Philosophy, Health, and Society
Philosophy, Health, and Society is a research topic within Pharmacology. Science Explorer counts 1.5k research works in it since 1957. 4.8% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the concept of halotherapy, also known as salt therapy, and its potential health implications. It delves into the use of salt caves, aerosols, and natural salt environments for respiratory health, wellness economics, and pediatric medicine. The cluster also discusses the empowerment and sustainable community processes associated with this natural remedy, along with its relevance in the context of global market trends and environmental education.
- Halotherapy
- Salt Therapy
- Respiratory Health
- Wellness Economics
- Pediatric Medicine
- Natural Remedies
- Sustainable Community Processes
- Global Market Trends
- Empowerment
- Environmental Education
- Research works
- 1.5k fractional, since 1957
- In the world top 10%
- 72 per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 4.8% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2013–17 → 2018–22
- +31% the tick is no change
This ranks research output and citation impact. It says nothing about the quality of diagnosis, treatment or care.
Which countries lead Philosophy, Health, and Society research?
By volume, Spain and Chile publish the most (96 and 33 works in 2022–2025).
How concentrated that is
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Which institutions lead Philosophy, Health, and Society research?
By volume in 2022–2025, Clinica Universidad de Navarra publishes the most Philosophy, Health, and Society research, followed by Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
By volume, 2022–2025
- 1 Clinica Universidad de NavarraSpain 10 works
- 2 Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain 9 works
- 3 Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileChile 9 works
- 4 Pontificia Universidad Católica ArgentinaArgentina 6 works
- 5 Universidad Nacional Autónoma de MéxicoMexico 6 works
- 6 Universidad Católica de la Santísima ConcepciónChile 5 works
- 7 Universidad de Buenos AiresArgentina 4 works
- 8 Universidad Eclesiástica San DámasoSpain 4 works
- 9 Universidad Nacional de Educación a DistanciaSpain 3 works
- 10 Valencia Catholic University Saint Vincent MartyrSpain 3 works
Where is Philosophy, Health, and Society research done?
The largest centres of Philosophy, Health, and Society research in 2022–2025 are Madrid (Spain), Santiago (Chile), Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Pamplona (Spain). Among places with at least 20 works in it, it is an unusually large share of all research in Madrid.
Largest cities, 2022–2025
- 1 Madrid Spain 27 works
- 2 Santiago Chile 19 works
- 3 Buenos Aires Argentina 17 works
- 4 Pamplona Spain 14 works
- 5 Mexico City Mexico 13 works
- 6 Barcelona Spain 8 works
- 7 Bogotá Colombia 8 works
- 8 Valencia Spain 8 works
- 9 Concepción Chile 7 works
- 10 Lima Peru 6 works
Where it is the local speciality
- MadridES · 26.5 works17×
Location quotient: how much more of its research is in Philosophy, Health, and Society than the world average.
Where is the best place to study Philosophy, Health, and Society?
Among universities, judged by research, Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile score highest, combining excellence, specialisation, size, growth and international reach. Research strength is one signal when choosing where to study; it does not measure teaching.
| # | University | Score | Top 10% | Specialisation | Works | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad Complutense de MadridSpain | 14.6 | 0.0% | 37.3× | 9 | +161.5% |
| 2 | Pontificia Universidad Católica de ChileChile | 10.0 | 0.0% | 87.1× | 9 | +55.8% |
Universities only. Score blends excellence (30%), specialisation (25%), size (20%), growth (15%) and international reach (10%), 2015–2022; growth compares 2010–14 with 2015–19.
Is Philosophy, Health, and Society research growing?
Output in 2018–2022 was 31% higher than in 2013–2017, peaking in 2025. The fastest-growing topics are Philosophy, Health, and Society.
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Which topics inside it are moving
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