TY - JOUR AU - Guedes, Flávio Leôncio AU - de Andrade Azevedo Costa, Alana Danielle AU - Silva, Clezianny Freire AU - da Silva, Thamirys Suelle AU - de Santana, Rhaldney Felipe AU - da Silva, Marcone Marcelino AU - de Oliveira Júnior, Antonio Italcy PY - 2025 DA - 2025/04/27 TI - Analysis of Global Scientific Production on Health Service Waste through Bibliometric and Scientometric Indicators JO - Advances in Environmental and Engineering Research SP - 021 VL - 06 IS - 02 AB - Inadequate management of healthcare waste represents a significant challenge to public health and the environment. This study aims to analyze global scientific production on healthcare waste using bibliometric and scientometric indicators, providing a comprehensive overview of research trends and areas of interest. Data from academic databases were used to map the temporal distribution of publications, identify the leading countries, institutions, and researchers involved, and evaluate collaboration networks and journals with the highest impact in the area. The results indicate a continuous increase in publications, reflecting a growing awareness of the risks associated with healthcare waste and the importance of research in this area. Developing countries have stood out in scientific production, which reflects their critical needs regarding management. It is concluded that research on this type of waste is expanding, with international and interdisciplinary collaborations playing a central role in advancing knowledge and implementing safer and more sustainable practices. SN - 2766-6190 UR - https://doi.org/10.21926/aeer.2502021 DO - 10.21926/aeer.2502021 ID - Guedes2025 ER -