Endocrine Abstracts

Obesity is defined as excess body fat mass with adverse health consequences and is a chronic disease often associated with co-morbidities when it persists into adulthood. It is therefore important to support adolescents with obesity during the period of transition to adulthood in order to avoid the possible worsening of their medical condition. This risk is particularly important in the specific case of monogenic or syndromic obesities, especially as it is also a period of fragility with important psychosocial aspects. Since recently, dedicated organizations to transition have emerged such as specific platforms, to facilitate coordination between health professionals and help young people to integrate their dedicated care pathway as adult.