From science to society: Exploring the nexus between obesity research and public awareness in Brazil.

ABSTRACT: Raising public awareness about the medical aspects of obesity is crucial in Brazil, given its escalating prevalence. This study investigated the correlation between scientific research on obesity in the country and public awareness by scrutinizing scientific publications and online search trends. Scientific data were sourced from Dimensions, while online engagement data were extracted from Google Trends. Key metrics were analyzed, including scientific publication trends, Altmetrics, news image trends, YouTube trends, and web search trends. Linear regression and the Mann-Kendall test assessed trends, and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) explored dataset variations. Scientific publications on obesity in Brazil consistently increased from 2004 to 2023, reflecting growing scientific interest

SUBMITTER: Lafeta Pinto Santos S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470406 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature