Analysis of the current state of obesity research in China over the past decade from 2014 to 2023 based on National Natural Science Foundation funding
10.3760/cma.j.cn311282-20250105-00008
- VernacularTitle:基于2014—2023年国家自然科学基金立项情况分析近十年我国肥胖研究的现状
- Author:
Wen XIAO
1
;
Jiali FANG
;
Zhenggang WU
;
Xianwei CUI
Author Information
1. 江苏第二师范学院，南京 211200
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Obesity;
National Natural Science Foundation of China;
Project funding;
Research hotspots
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2025;41(10):855-860
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To review and analyze obesity-related research projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC) to understand the overall landscape and hotspots of approval in this field, and to provide reference for subsequent applicants.Methods:To assess the funding situation of obesity-related projects from 2014 to 2023, we used " obesity" as a search term to extract project information from ZCOOL, LetPub, and MedSci databases. The data were organized, frequency statistics were performed, and results were presented visually using Excel spreadsheets.Results:Over the past 10 years, the NSFC has funded a total of 778 obesity-related research projects with a funding amount of 350 million yuan, showing a constant upward trend. In terms of project types, general projects and youth projects accounted for 87.66%, with other categories, such as key projects, regional projects, major research plans, and international collaboration projects, providing diversified support for obesity research. In terms of disciplinary distribution, obesity-related projects encompass not only medical and life sciences but also fields such as chemistry, information science, earth science, mathematical sciences, management, and others, demonstrating the interdisciplinary integration of research. The primary research directions include obesity prevention and treatment and obesity-related complications. Regional analysis indicates that the issue of uneven development among provinces persists in obesity research.Conclusion:The continuous investment of NSFC in obesity-related research has contributed to the advancement of obesity research in China, enabling the country to play a leading role in the international field.
