A Bibliometric Review on Air Pollution, Health, and Safety Within Factories and Mills

This bibliometric review presents a comprehensive analysis of research on air pollution and its impact on health and safety, focusing on factory and mill environments. The study examined 401 documents published between 2019 and 2023, sourced from 247 distinct outlets, with an annual growth rate of 12.32%. Key research contributions come from China and the USA, with strong international collaboration evident in 35.41% of the publications. Core sources include prominent journals such as Science of the Total Environment, Environment International, and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Leading authors, including Kan H. and Chen R., have made significant contributions to the literature on the health impacts of particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. This study identifies three (3) major trending topics: (1) human; (2) particulate matter; and (3) China. A shift towards broader discussions on “sustainable development” and “climate change” is observed, influencing recent research agendas. The co-occurrence network of keywords reveals three main research clusters: (1) human–air pollution interaction; (2) clinical studies on gender and occupational health; and (3) health risks and environmental monitoring. Analyses of the aforementioned clusters have demonstrated the role of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing research in this field. The findings emphasise the value of interdisciplinary and international collaboration, particularly between China and the USA, in addressing health risks from air pollution. These partnerships aid in policy development, support technology sharing, and foster further research opportunities. Future studies should refine methods to better link pollutant exposure with health impacts, particularly among vulnerable populations.