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Orofacial cleft research and the Sustainable Development Goals: a bibliometric study
Anna Chiara Corriero1,2, Felicity Vidya Mehendale2
1NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.
Journal of Global Health
|August 14, 2026
Summary
This study analyzed orofacial clefts (OFC) research and its connection to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Higher-income countries focused on SDG 3 (good health) and SDG 4 (education), while lower-income countries emphasized SDG 17 (partnerships) and nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Congenital Anomalies Research
Background:
- Orofacial clefts (OFC) are common congenital conditions with lifelong impacts, necessitating multidisciplinary care.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) aims to strengthen responses to congenital conditions, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 targets.
- Understanding the intersection of OFC research and SDGs is crucial for global health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To perform a bibliometric analysis of orofacial clefts (OFC) research.
- To evaluate the extent to which OFC research mentions the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- To examine differences in SDG mentions across various country income groups.
Main Methods:
- A bibliometric mapping exercise was conducted on OFC articles published between 1842 and 2024.
- A Python script inferred SDG themes from article metadata (titles, abstracts, keywords).
- Spearman's rank correlation analyzed the relationship between SDG mentions and author country income groups.
Main Results:
- 14.0% of 39,176 OFC publications referenced at least one SDG.
- SDG 3 (good health) was most cited, decreasing with country income.
- SDG 17 (partnerships) increased in frequency with lower country income, while SDG 4 (education) and nutrition showed differing patterns by income group.
Conclusions:
- This is the first bibliometric study mapping SDGs in OFC care.
- SDG mentions in OFC research vary significantly by country income group.
- Recognizing these differences is essential for achieving global OFC research and SDG targets by 2030.
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