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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2024; 14(8): 1267-1284
Published online Aug 19, 2024. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v14.i8.1267
Global research trends and hotspots in overweight/obese comorbid with depression among children and adolescents: A bibliometric analysis
Ya-Qi Wang, Tao-Tao Wu, Yan Li, Shi-En Cui, Ying-Shuai Li
Ya-Qi Wang, Tao-Tao Wu, College of Basic Medical Sciences, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310051, Zhejiang Province, China
Yan Li, Shi-En Cui, Ying-Shuai Li, National Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution and Preventive Treatment of Diseases, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100029, China
Author contributions: Li YS designed and performed the research; Wang YQ, and Wu TT collected the data, wrote the manuscript, and edited the manuscript; Li Y and Cui SE revised of the manuscript; All authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 82074291; the National Natural Science Foundation of China, No. 8207153217; the High-level Key Discipline of the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine-Traditional Chinese Constitutional Medicine, No. zyyzdxk-2023251; and the Beijing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Campus Level Project, No. 90010961020140.
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Corresponding author: Ying-Shuai Li, PhD, Researcher, National Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine Constitution and Preventive Treatment of Diseases, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, No. 11 Beisanhuan Dong Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100029, China. liyingshuai2013@163.com
Received: April 24, 2024
Revised: July 21, 2024
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Published online: August 19, 2024
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Abstract
BACKGROUND

Overweight/obesity combined with depression among children and adolescents (ODCA) is a global concern. The bidirectional relationship between depression and overweight/obesity often leads to their comorbidity. Childhood and adolescence represent critical periods for physical and psychological development, during which the comorbidity of overweight/obesity and depression may increase the risk of adverse health outcomes.

AIM

To evaluate the relationship between ODCA, we conduct a bibliometric analysis to aid in formulating prevention and treatment strategies.

METHODS

From 2004 to 2023, articles related to ODCA were selected using the Science Citation Index Expanded from the Web of Science Core Collection. Bibliometric analysis of relevant publications, including countries/regions, institutions, authors, journals, references, and keywords, was conducted using the online bibliometric analysis platforms, CiteSpace, VOSviewer, and bibliometrix.

RESULTS

Between 2004 and 2023, a total of 1573 articles were published on ODCA. The United States has made leading contributions in this field, with Harvard University emerging as the leading contributor in terms of research output, and Tanofsky being the most prolific author. The J Adolescent Health has shown significant activity in this domain. Based on the results of the keyword and reference analyses, inequality, adverse childhood experiences, and comorbidities have become hot topics in ODCA. Moreover, the impact of balanced-related behavior and exploration of the biological mechanisms, including the potential role of key adipocytokines and lipokines, as well as inflammation in ODCA, have emerged as frontier topics.

CONCLUSION

The trend of a significant increase in ODCA publications is expected to continue. The research findings will contribute to elucidating the pathogenic mechanisms of ODCA and its prevention and treatment.

Keywords: Children; Adolescents; Overweight; Obesity; Depression; Bibliometric analysis; Research trends

Core Tip: A total of 1573 articles were published on overweight/obese comorbid with depression among children and adolescents from 2004 to 2023. Through analysis of keywords and references, inequality, adverse childhood experiences, and comorbidities have become hot topics. Moreover, the impact of balanced-related behavior and exploration of biological mechanisms, including the potential role of key adipocytokines and lipokines, as well as inflammation, have emerged as frontier topics. This research can help offer a comprehensive understanding of current and future research hotspots and provide a deeper scientific basis for future prevention and treatment strategies for overweight/obese comorbid with depression in young people.