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E Guardiola1, J Sánchez-Carbonell
1Departamento de Investigación y Desarrollo, Q.F. Bayer S.A., Barcelona.
Archivos De Bronconeumologia
|December 1, 1996
Summary
Interest in tobacco dependence research in Spain has surged since 1985, with a significant increase in published books. Most publications are in Spanish and focus on hygiene, pharmacology, and pathology.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Public Health
- Spanish Publishing Industry
Background:
- Tobacco dependence, evolving from a habit to an addiction, poses significant health risks.
- A growing body of literature addresses tobacco dependence, necessitating an analysis of its publication landscape.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze books published in Spain concerning tobacco dependence.
- To identify trends in publication, authorship, language, and subject matter.
Main Methods:
- Searched the ISBN Spanish database for books using tobacco-related keywords (e.g., tabac*, nicotine*, cigarro*).
- Analyzed 104 books for publication year, author type, original and publication language, publisher, and ISBN classification.
- Descriptive statistical analysis was employed.
Main Results:
- Book publications on tobacco dependence in Spain increased significantly from 1985, particularly between 1990-1993.
- Most books were authored by individuals (76%) and published in Spanish (85%).
- Key subject areas included hygiene (40%), pharmacology-toxicology-drugs (17%), and pathology/diseases (13%).
Conclusions:
- The substantial increase in publications indicates a growing research interest in tobacco dependence in Spain.
- Spanish remains the dominant language, with English being the most common source for translations.
- Trade publishers and public organizations are the primary publishers in this field.