As of 2023, the total number of scientific publications in Public Health, Environmental, and Occupational Health in the UK stood at 2.23 thousand. Forecast data indicate a steady increase from 2024 to 2028, with a year-on-year growth of approximately 6.3% in 2025 and consistent growth thereafter. The projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for this period is around 6.6%.

Future trends to watch for include:

The role of technological advances, such as AI and data analytics, in driving higher research output.
Increasing focus on climate change and its impacts on public health prompting more publications.
Potential policy changes that could impact funding and prioritization in this research domain.