About

2nd workshop of SOFIA – SOcial health Frailty as determinants of Inequality in Ageing

The aging of the population is a growing challenge in Europe, and the SOFIA project aims to explore its implications for the health and well-being of the elderly people while simultaneously reducing the long-term costs associated with aging.

The key factor investigated is the frailty, defined as the increased vulnerability of elderly individuals. Our goal is to propose measures of frailty in different domains (e.g. physical frailty, social frailty) by using various types of data, such as administrative and survey data. We also aim to understand how frailty is associated with health and socio-economic factors. By uncovering these connections, we can develop more effective policies to support an increasingly aging population. The project also endeavors to forecast regional population trends based on demographic, socio-economic, and health variables.

Our overarching mission is, therefore, to improve the quality of life of elderly individuals and play a crucial role in promoting a healthier and more sustainable society.

In addressing the challenges posed by population aging, the SOFIA project brings together various Italian universities.


Partner Universities and Principal Investigators

University of Padova: Giovanna Boccuzzo

Free University of Bolzano-Bozen: Giulia Cavrini

University of Bologna: Rossella Miglio

University of Torino: Fulvio Ricceri

University of Molise: Cecilia Tomassini

The project is funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research MiUR-PRIN Grant Prot. N.2020KHSSKE.

Program

September 9, 2024

10.30 - 11.15

Arrival and registration

11.15 - 11.30

Welcome

11.30 - 13.00

Session 1 - chair G. Boccuzzo (University of Padova)
Economic impact and policies

Health Inequalities in the Economics Literature: A bibliometric analysis
F. Pietrovito, A. Rancan, E. Santangelo (University of Molise)

Impact of retirement age on health: an instrumental variable approach using WHIP-Health data
C. Ardito (European Commission), R. Leombruni (University of Torino), A. Perri (Ministry of Economy and Finances), F. Pietrovito (University of Molise)

Hidden inequalities in Italian official life expectancy projections: the geographic component
C. Lallo (University of Molise), S. Ginebri (University of Roma Tre)

13.00 - 14.00

Lunch

14.00 - 15.00

PRIN Organizational meeting - chair G. Cavrini (University of Bolzano)

15.00 - 16.00

Invited talk - chair & discussant G. Cavrini (University of Bolzano)

Evidence-based prevention and management of pre-frailty and frailty in the Irish and European context
Roman Romero-Ortuno (Trinity College)

16.00 - 16.30

Coffe Break

16.30 - 18.00

Session 2 - chair E. Cisotto (University of Bolzano)
Multimorbidity analysis

The analysis of multimorbidity patterns: results from a graphical analysis
E. Banzato, G. Boccuzzo, A. Roverato, A. Buja, M. Silan (University of Padova)

A Longitudinal approach to the analysis of multimorbidity patterns and frailty
L. H. K. Dang, G. Roli, R. Rettaroli, R. Miglio (University of Bologna), N. Caranci (Emilia-Romagna Region)

The study of multimorbidity clusters in the EPIC study
B. Sodano, L. Milani, L. Manfredi, F. Ricceri (University of Torino)

18.30 - 20.00

Guided tour of the historical center of Padova

20.00

Social dinner at Pedrocchi


September 10, 2024

9.00 - 9.30

Arrival

9.30 - 11.00

Session 1 - chair C. Tomassini (University of Molise)
Frailty and vulnerability indexes

Unraveling frailty: Starting from the outcomes
M. Silan, M. Nicolaio, E. Banzato, G. Boccuzzo  (University of Padova)

Measuring frailty in old age population: a new indicator based on a combination of classifiers
P. Belloni, S. Rebottini (University of Padova)

Proposal for a Social Frailty Index
E. Cisotto, G. Cavrini (University of Bolzano), A. Ghirardo, G. Boccuzzo (University of Padova)

11.00 - 11.30

Coffe Break

11.30 - 13.00

Session 2 - chair R. Miglio (University of Bologna)
Frailty indicators and unhealthy aging

Frailty Phenotype transitions over time: evidence from SHARE data
G. Cavrini, A. Stavolo (University of Bolzano), R. Romero-Ortuno (Trinity College Dublin)

On the use of the Kannisto model for mortality trajectory modeling at very old ages
L. H. K. Dang (University of Bologna), C. G. Camarda, F. Mesle (INED), N. Ouellette (University of Montréal)

The association between Socioeconomic Position and multimorbidity: the mediation effect of lifestyle
L. Manfredi, F. Buscema, E. Nicocia, B. Sodano, L. Milani, A. Catalano, C. Sacerdote, F. Ricceri (University of Torino)

13.00 - 14.00

Lunch

14.00 - 15.00

Invited talk - chair & discussant V. Egidi (University of Rome La Sapienza)

The role of sensory disorders on frailty in the elderly people
Stefania Maggi (CNR)

15.00 - 16.30

Session 3 - chair F. Ricceri (University of Torino)
Social vulnerability

Navigating social vulnerability: Immigrant health and family support in Italy
E. Cisotto, E. Meli, G. Cavrini (University of Bolzano), C. Tomassini (University of Molise)

Frailty and social network: a causal discovery analysis using survey data
E. Roma, R. Miglio (University of Bologna)

The impact of social frailty on physical frailty in old age: a longitudinal study based on SHARE data
A. Donno, A. Ghirardo, G. Boccuzzo (University of Padova)

16.30

Closing

Registration

Registration

The registration for the event is closed.

Registration Period: June 10 - July 15, 2024


To register, please visit the following link: Register Here


We look forward to your participation!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at sofia2024@stat.unipd.it


Organization


Chair

Giovanna Boccuzzo (University of Padova)


General Chairs

Giulia Cavrini (University of Bolzano-Bozen)

Elisa Cisotto (University of Bolzano-Bozen)

Sergio Ginebri (University of Roma Tre)

Fulvio Ricceri (University of Torino)

Cecilia Tomassini (University of Molise)


Local Committee Chairs

Erika Banzato (University of Padova)

Andrea Berto (University of Padova)

Elena Guzzonato (University of Padova)

Mirko Moro (University of Padova)


Venue

The Department of Statistical Sciences is located in Via Cesare Battisti, 241 in Padua,

and it is housed in the seventeenth-century Complex of Santa Caterina.


View the address on Google Maps by clicking here.


How to reach the venue

From Venice Airport “Marco Polo”

Right outside the airport, you can catch a bus that will take you to the train and bus station of Padua in Piazzale Stazione.

From the train (and bus) station

Santa Caterina Campus is within walking distance from the train and bus station of Padua. Alternatively, you can use the public transport; from the train station, you might want to take Tram line towards Capolinea Sud. Get off at the stop Riviera Ponti Romani, cross the street, take Via Cesare Battisti and continue until you see the numbers 241/243 (on your left).

From the highway

We recommend taking the exit Padova Ovest, parking at the P1 (ex-Canova) car park located in Via Sarpi, and taking the tram from the train station. For other possibilities, please visit the car parking information page of the City of Padua.

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