Bibliometric analysis of gaps in research on asbestos-related diseases: declining emphasis on public health over 26 years.

Objectives: The global burden of asbestos-related diseases (ARDs) is significant, and most of the world's population live in countries where asbestos use continues. We examined the gaps between ARD research and suggestions of WHO and the International Labour Organization on prevention.

Methods: From the Web of Science, we collected data on all articles published during 1991-2016 and identified a subset of ARD-related articles.