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Global research hotpots on child weight management: visualized analysis based on CiteSpace.
Siyi Yang1, Jing Wang1, Hua Xu1
1Huzhou Central Hospital, Affiliated Central Hospital of Huzhou University, Huzhou, China.
Frontiers in Public Health
|December 15, 2025
Summary
This study analyzed global research on childhood weight management, finding a trend towards holistic lifestyle changes and family-centered interventions. It calls for standardized, multidisciplinary approaches to combat childhood obesity.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Pediatrics
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Childhood weight management is a growing public health concern.
- Current research landscapes and trends require systematic investigation.
- Understanding global research output is crucial for evidence-based strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the research landscape, key focus areas, and emerging trends in childhood weight management.
- To analyze publication trends and identify research hotspots.
- To provide insights for future research and intervention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from Wanfang Data, CNKI, Web of Science, and PubMed (2022-2025).
- Utilized CiteSpace software for analysis of annual publication volume, co-authorship networks, keyword co-occurrence, and cluster analysis.
- Included both Chinese-language and English-language publications.
Main Results:
- A total of 449 publications were analyzed (281 Chinese, 168 English).
- China led in publication output, followed by the United States and Italy.
- Key research trends include holistic lifestyle restructuring, structured health behavior interventions (e.g., personalized exercise, precision nutrition), and a focus on child and family participation.
Conclusions:
- Identified 7 distinct research hotspots, emphasizing holistic lifestyle interventions.
- Research consistently highlights the importance of child and family involvement in weight management interventions.
- Advocates for a shift from fragmented efforts to standardized, multidisciplinary collaborative models for childhood weight management.
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