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American Journal of Preventive Medicine

American Journal of Preventive Medicine publishes timely, evidence-based information on prevention science, education, practice, and policy for a global audience. It publishes original research and commentary on the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral, and public health issues, including injury and violence, infectious disease, women's health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, substance use disorders, educational initiatives for health professionals, and health services research pertinent to prevention and public health.

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Subject Medicine, General & Internal, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 4.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0749-3797
eISSN 1873-2607
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article publishing charge applies for open access articles; payment may be covered by the corresponding author's institution or research funder.

Submission Instructions

American Journal of Preventive Medicine accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Research Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Research Articles. Abstract must be 300 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Research Articles are limited to 3000 words of text, except randomized controlled trial Research Articles may include up to 4000 words. Manuscript must use AJPM’s required abstract and text headings and be divided into clearly defined sections with headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, a declaration in a new section before the references list.
References Citations must use superscript Arabic numerals in numerical order. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Research Articles are limited to 4 tables and/or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter All authors must approve publication of the article.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 300 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use AJPM’s required abstract headings.
Manuscript Manuscript text is limited to 4000 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using AJPM’s required text headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, a declarations section disclosing any generative AI use before the references list, and systematic reviews or meta-analyses must be identified as such in the title.
References References must use numbered superscript citations in order of appearance. Reference list entries must be numbered in order of appearance and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include no more than 4 tables and/or figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables summarizing literature used in the systematic review must be included as appendix material. Tables must be editable text with captions and figures must each have a caption and be cited in the text.
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Research Briefs

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must be 250 words or fewer. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use AJPM’s instructed abstract headings.
Manuscript Manuscript text is limited to 1200 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined sections using AJPM’s instructed text headings. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English and a declaration of any generative AI use in a new section before the references list.
References References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals in text and listed in numbered order of appearance, with journal names abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Research Briefs are limited to a combined total of 4 tables and figures. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered in order of appearance, and include captions.
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Research Letters

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Research Letters are limited to 700 words of text. Research Letters should include introduction, methods, results, and discussion. The manuscript must include a declaration of any generative AI use in a new section before the references list when applicable and provide 1 to 7 keywords in English.
References Research Letters are limited to 10 references. References must be cited using superscript Arabic numerals in the text and numbered in order of appearance in the reference list. Journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations, and web references must include the full URL and last accessed date.
Figures & Tables Research Letters may include one table or figure. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered according to order of appearance, and include captions.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor are limited to 500 words of text. The manuscript must include any required declaration of generative AI use in a new section before the references list.
References Letters to the Editor are limited to 7 references. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals in the text and numbered in reference-list order, consistent with Vancouver-style numbering. References must be listed in the order cited in the text, and journal names must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures are allowed only if absolutely necessary. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables are addressed only as editable text submissions. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and all figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript and include captions.
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Recent Publications

Letter to the Editor in Response to “Integrating Clinic-Based Navigation to Maximize the Nutritional Impact of SNAP”

Alexandra A. Ross, Shu Wen Ng

10.1016/j.amepre.2026.108399
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Integrating Clinic-Based Navigation to Maximize the Nutritional Impact of SNAP

Matthew C. Guido, Madeline P. Maier, Alister F. Martin

10.1016/j.amepre.2026.108398
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Estimating the cost avoidance associated with a regional poison control center

Kangho Suh, Siang-Hao Cheng, Michael Lynch, Joshua Shulman, Amanda Korenoski

10.1016/j.amepre.2026.108549
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Productivity losses from fatal drug overdoses in the United States

Ramesh Ghimire, Cora Peterson, Gery Guy, Curtis Florence

10.1016/j.amepre.2026.108554
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Increasing uptake of lung cancer screening through a patient ‘nudge’: A randomized pragmatic trial

Nikki M. Carroll, Andrew J. Maclennan, Kris F. Wain, Brian Hixon, Julie Steiner, Debra P. Ritzwoller

10.1016/j.amepre.2026.108552
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Median 4 days from submission to first decision and 7 days from acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Article publishing charge applies for open access articles; payment may be covered by the corresponding author's institution or research funder.

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Research Topics

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Smoking Behavior and Cessation Health disparities and outcomes Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Physical Activity and Health Public Health Policies and Education Primary Care and Health Outcomes Urban Transport and Accessibility Healthcare Policy and Management Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Obesity and Health Practices Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Nutritional Studies and Diet Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Health Policy Implementation Science Behavioral Health and Interventions Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Injury Epidemiology and Prevention Human auditory perception and evaluation Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Homelessness and Social Issues Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Influenza Virus Research Studies Gun Ownership and Violence Research

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