Trends and Gaps in Colorectal Cancer Screening Research in the Arab World: A 16-Year Bibliometric Analysis (2007-2023).

ABSTRACT: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant public health concern, ranking third in incidence and second in mortality worldwide. Despite rising CRC incidence rates in the Arab world, understanding of trends and patterns in CRC screening research remains limited. This study addresses this gap through a bibliometric analysis of CRC screening research in the Arab world from 2007 to 2023. We conducted an extensive literature search in Web of Science and Scopus databases, analyzing 124 articles using the Bibliometrix Package in R. Our findings revealed a 16.5% annual growth in research output, with significant increases from 2014 onwards. Saudi Arabia led in scientific production, followed by Lebanon, Jordan, and Egypt, while Qatar had the highest country production when adjusted for population si

SUBMITTER: Abbas N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855643 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature