Overview of health research in Greenland from 2001 to 2020 ...

• Main Authors: Ipsen, Emil Ø., Dalvad, Jos, Koch, Anders, Bundgaad, Johan S.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: unknown
• Published: SAGE Journals 2024
• Subjects: Public Health and Health Services not elsewhere classified; Greenland; greenlander*
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.25384/sage.c.7177984; https://sage.figshare.com/collections/Overview_of_health_research_in_Greenland_from_2001_to_2020/7177984

Aims:Health research in Greenlanders is challenged by a small population, few dedicated researchers and limited funding. Some research areas have proven impactful but gaps in knowledge are unknown. We aimed to quantify health research in Greenland, providing insights for researchers, policymakers and funding agencies to guide future research.Methods:We identified all peer-reviewed health research publications with the term ‘Greenland***’ in title or abstract from 2001 to 2020 through the platform entitled The Lens . Our bibliometric analysis included number of publications, publication rate, research types, research topics, citations and author affiliations, as well as funding.Results:From 2001 to 2020, a total of 640 health research publications concerning Greenland or Greenlanders were identified, with an average annual publication growth rate of 2.9%. The major health research topics studied in Greenland were infectious diseases, environmental health and general health. Several research fields, including ...