by Lorenzo Monasta | Jun 26, 2026 | Italian GBD Initiative, Non-communicable diseases, Uncategorized
On September 3, 2025, Benedetta Armocida, Research Director of the Istituto Superiore di Sanità and member of the Italian GBD Initiative, received the prestigious “2025 GBD Emerging Researcher Award”. Established in 2020, the award celebrates scholars who contribute...
by Sara Moraca | Dec 16, 2024 | Environmental exposures, Global Burden of Diseaase Project, Italian GBD Initiative, Non-communicable diseases
Combating social and geographic inequalities is among the most urgent and complex challenges facing contemporary society. Inequalities in well-being affect not only the distribution of resources, but also access to opportunities that can ensure a long, healthy and...
by Lorenzo Monasta | Mar 29, 2024 | Italian GBD Initiative, Non-communicable diseases
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are rapidly increasing in Italy due to aging, preventable risk factors, and a worsening socioeconomic environment. T2DM and its consequences take a heavy toll on health care systems and the economy, given the costly...
