Mapping three decades of air pollution-lung cancer research: trends, hotspots, and networks (1990-2025).

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between air pollution and lung cancer has attracted considerable attention from researchers worldwide. To systematically assess the scholarly landscape and pinpoint research fronts, this study employs bibliometric analysis to delineate global trends, collaborative networks, and key publications within this field.

Methods

Publications from 1990 to 2025 were extracted from Web of Science Core Collection and Scopus databases. Bibliometric tools including VOSViewer, Citespace, and Bibliometrix R were used to examine trends, key contributors, research themes, and prominent journals.

Results

Among 4,238 publications, citation rates rose significantly. China produced the most publications, with leading institutions such as Harvard University and t

SUBMITTER: Fan H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12756124 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature