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Impact Factor
9.8
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
0091-6765
eISSN
1552-9924
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
All article publishing charges (APCs) are waived for manuscripts submitted through the end of 2026.
Submission Instructions
Environmental Health Perspectives accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Article
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with every submission. The cover letter must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and include the submission’s relevance, intended audience, rationale for publication in Environmental Health Perspectives, environmental relevance, manuscript title, author names and affiliations, and complete contact information for all authors.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Articles should be fewer than 7,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, tables, figure captions, acknowledgments, and Supporting Information. Articles must use clearly identified standard sections for original research, with the Discussion beginning with a brief overview of the main findings and without introducing methods or results for the first time in the Results or Discussion sections. The manuscript must be free of annotations or highlights, include a separate Hazards section when unexpected, new, and/or significant hazards or risks are associated with the work, and disclose any use of AI tools for text or image generation in the Acknowledgments section.
References
References must be complete and include titles, full publication information including issue numbers where applicable, DOI, page ranges, CASSI journal abbreviations, and superscripted sequential Arabic numeral callouts in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Display elements must be numbered sequentially by type, cited in the text, understandable independent of the text, multipart items assembled into a single object, with figure captions placed below figures and each table given a brief descriptive title.
Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for Review submissions. The cover letter must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and include the manuscript’s relevance, intended audience, rationale for publication in Environmental Health Perspectives, environmental relevance, manuscript title, author names and affiliations, and complete contact information for all authors.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Review manuscripts should be 5,000–10,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figure captions, acknowledgments, and Supporting Information. Review manuscripts must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections with the Review-specific content described for each section. The manuscript must not contain annotations or highlights, must include a separate Hazards section when unexpected, new, and/or significant hazards or risks are associated with the work, and must disclose any AI tool use in the Acknowledgments section.
References
References must be complete and include titles, complete publication information including issue numbers where applicable, DOIs, abbreviated journal names according to CASSI, page ranges, and superscripted sequential Arabic numeral callouts in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Display elements must be numbered sequentially by type, cited in the text, understandable independent of the text, with figure captions placed below each figure and a brief descriptive title for each table.
Systematic Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and describe the submission’s relevance, intended audience, rationale for publication in Environmental Health Perspectives, environmental relevance, manuscript title, all authors with affiliations, and complete contact information for all authors.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Review manuscripts must be 5,000–10,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figure captions, acknowledgments, and Supporting Information. The manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with the Introduction defining the review question and aims, the Methods describing the review process and search strategy, the Results reporting screening and synthesis findings, and the Discussion interpreting the main findings and limitations. The manuscript must include a separate Hazards section and disclose any use of AI tools for text or image generation in the Acknowledgments section.
References
References must include titles, complete publication information including issue numbers where applicable, DOI and page ranges, use sequential superscript Arabic numerals for in-text callouts, and abbreviate journal names according to CASSI.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Results must use tables and figures to present screening outcomes, extracted data, synthesis measures, reasons for exclusion at each stage, and study quality ratings with citations for each study in summary tables.
Scoping Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and describe the submission’s relevance, intended audience, rationale for publication, environmental relevance, manuscript title, all authors and affiliations, and complete contact information for all authors.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript length must be 5,000–10,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figure captions, acknowledgments, and Supporting Information. The manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with the Introduction defining the review question and aims, the Methods detailing the search strategy, eligibility criteria, screening, and data extraction, the Results reporting screening outcomes and extracted data summaries, and the Discussion summarizing findings, context, and limitations. The manuscript must include comprehensive and clearly defined search strategies and study eligibility criteria, use tables and figures to present screening and extracted data, include a separate Hazards section for unexpected or significant hazards, and disclose any AI tool use in the Acknowledgments.
References
References must include complete publication information with titles, issue numbers where applicable, DOIs, page ranges, CASSI-abbreviated journal names, and superscripted sequential Arabic numeral callouts in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Display elements must be numbered sequentially by type, cited in the text, understandable independently of the text, and each multipart figure, scheme, or equation must be assembled into a single object.
State-Of-The-Science Review
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with every submission. The cover letter must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and include the manuscript title, all authors and affiliations, complete contact information for all authors, the relevance of the submission, the intended audience, and a rationale for publication with clear environmental relevance.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Review manuscripts must be 5,000–10,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figure captions, acknowledgments, and Supporting Information. The manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections, with the Introduction defining the question or problem and aims, the Methods detailing the search strategy and study selection and data extraction procedures, the Results presenting screening and extracted data summaries, and the Discussion interpreting findings in context and limitations. The manuscript must include a separate Hazards section for any unexpected, new, and/or significant hazards or risks and must disclose any use of AI tools for text or image generation in the Acknowledgments section.
References
References must include titles, complete publication information including issue numbers where applicable, DOIs, page ranges, sequential superscript Arabic numeral callouts in the text, and journal abbreviations according to CASSI.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Results must use tables and figures that allow readers to draw their own conclusions, and display elements must be numbered sequentially, cited in the text, understandable independently, and accompanied by figure captions or brief table titles.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief, describe the submission's relevance and intended audience, explain its environmental relevance and rationale for publication, and list the authors, their affiliations, the manuscript title, and complete contact information for all authors.
Abstract
Abstract is not required.
Manuscript
Manuscript should be 800 words or fewer, excluding acknowledgments, references, tables, and figure captions. Discussion may be combined with the Results section. Text must be free of annotations or highlights, and any use of AI tools for text or image generation must be disclosed in the Acknowledgments section with a description of when and how the tools were used.
References
No more than 10 references may be included. References must be complete and include titles, complete publication information, a DOI, abbreviated journal names according to CASSI, page ranges where applicable, and superscripted sequential Arabic numeral callouts in the text.
Figures & Tables
No more than two total tables or figures may be included. Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Display elements must be numbered sequentially by type with Arabic numerals, cited in the text, understandable independent of the text, and each table must have a brief descriptive title.
Systematic Evidence Maps
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required with every submission. The cover letter must be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief and include the submission’s relevance and intended audience, a rationale for publication and environmental relevance, the manuscript title, the authors and affiliations, and complete contact information for all authors.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
The manuscript must be 5,000–10,000 words excluding the abstract, references, tables, figure captions, acknowledgments, and Supporting Information. The manuscript must use standard original-research sections, with the review-specific content requiring an Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion and Systematic Evidence Maps including comprehensive and clearly defined search strategies and study eligibility criteria. The manuscript must not contain annotations or highlights and must include a separate Hazards section for any unexpected, new, and/or significant hazards or risks and an AI-use disclosure in the Acknowledgments if AI tools were used for text or image generation.
References
References must be complete and include titles, complete publication information including issue numbers where applicable, DOIs, page ranges, CASSI-abbreviated journal names, and superscripted sequential Arabic numeral callouts in the text.
Figures & Tables
Figures, charts, tables, schemes, and equations should be embedded in the text at the point of relevance. Display elements must be understandable independent of the text, numbered sequentially by type with Arabic numerals, cited in the text, multipart items assembled into a single object, figures captioned below, and tables given a brief descriptive title.
Recent Publications
A New Mouse Model for Ozone Health Effects Research
Gregory J. Smith, Robert M. Immormino, Martin T. Ferris, Sarah A. Lester, Timothy P. Moran, Jack R. Harkema, Samir N. P. Kelada
10.1021/ehp.6c00312
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Linking “Big” Geospatial and Health Data: Implications for Research in Environmental Epidemiology
Andrea R. Titus, Tarik Benmarhnia, Lorna E. Thorpe
10.1021/ehp.6c00321
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Exposure to Organophosphate Ester Flame Retardants and Plasticizers during Pregnancy and Autism-Related Outcomes in the ECHO Cohort
Jennifer L. Ames, Assiamira Ferrara, Juanran Feng, Stacey Alexeeff, Lyndsay A. Avalos, Emily S. Barrett, Theresa M. Bastain, Deborah H. Bennett, Jessie P. Buckley, Courtney C. Carignan, Patricia Cintora, Akhgar Ghassabian, Monique M. Hedderson, Ixel Hernandez-Castro, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Margaret R. Karagas, Catherine J. Karr, Jordan R. Kuiper, Donghai Liang, Kristen Lyall, Cindy T. McEvoy, Rachel Morello-Frosch, Thomas G. O’Connor, Jiwon Oh, Alicia K. Peterson, Lesliam Quiros-Alcala, Sheela Sathyanarayana, Susan Schantz, Rebecca J. Schmidt, Anne P. Starling, Tracey J. Woodruff, Heather E. Volk, Yeyi Zhu, Lisa A. Croen
10.1021/ehp.6c00247
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In Utero Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Exposure and Changes in Infant T Helper Cell Development among UPSIDE-ECHO Cohort Participants
Darline Castro-Melendez, Nathan Laniewski, Todd Jusko, Xing Qiu, B. Paige Lawrence, Zorimar Rivera-Núñez, Brunner Jessica, Meghan Best, Allison Macomber, Alena Leger, Kurunthachalam Kannan, Richard K Miller, Emily S. Barret, Thomas G. O’Connor, Kristin Scheible
10.1021/ehp.6c00037
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Letters to the Editor are subject to expedited peer review. Appeals should be submitted within 1 month of receiving a decision. Galley proofs should be returned within 48 hours. ASAP publication usually occurs within a few working days of receipt of page proof corrections and can be several weeks in advance of the cover date.
Reformat to Environmental Health Perspectives using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required for every submission and should be addressed to the Editor-in-Chief. It should describe the relevance of the submission, intended audience, rationale for publication in EHP, manuscript title, author affiliations and contact information, previous manuscript identification numbers when applicable, and any changes made to the manuscript.
Reformat to Environmental Health Perspectives using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
The journal publishes open access and authors retain copyright with a choice of CC-BY-NC-ND or CC-BY license.
Reformat to Environmental Health Perspectives using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Air Quality and Health Impacts
Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment
Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
Climate Change and Health Impacts
Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity
Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging
Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
Occupational and environmental lung diseases
Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
Noise Effects and Management
Mercury impact and mitigation studies
Heavy metals in environment
Trace Elements in Health
Arsenic contamination and mitigation
Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
Environmental Toxicology and Ecotoxicology
Energy and Environment Impacts
Animal testing and alternatives
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
Nutrition, Health, and Society Studies
Agriculture, Water, and Health
Birth, Development, and Health
Occupational exposure and asthma
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