The ''American Journal of Public Health'' is a monthly
peer-reviewed
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public health journal
''Canadian Journal of Public Health'' is a peer-reviewed scientific journal of public health published by the Canadian Public Health Association on a bimonthly basis. It was originally established in 1910 as the ''Public Health Journal'' (), which ...
published by the
American Public Health Association that covers
health policy
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and
public health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ...
. The journal was established in 1911 and its stated mission is "to advance
public health
Public health is "the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals". Analyzing the det ...
research, policy, practice, and education." The journal occasionally publishes themed supplements. The
editor-in-chief
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The highest-ranking editor of a publication may also be titled editor, managing ...
is
Alfredo Morabia
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.
Reception
The journal was voted one of the 100 most influential journals in biology and medicine over the last 100 years by the
Special Libraries Association
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History
The S ...
.
According to the ''
Journal Citation Reports
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'', the journal has a 2019
impact factor
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of 6.464.
Abstracting and indexing
The journal is abstracted and indexed in:
See also
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Progress in Community Health Partnerships
''Progress in Community Health Partnerships: Research, Education, and Action'' is a peer-reviewed medical journal published quarterly by the Johns Hopkins University Press. In each issue, one article is selected for a “Beyond the Manuscript” ...
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References
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Public health journals
Publications established in 1911
Monthly journals
English-language journals
Academic journals published by learned and professional societies of the United States