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Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

A global journal focusing on socioeconomic determinants of health and population-level interventions. It publishes original research and reviews covering applied, methodological and theoretical issues with emphasis on multidisciplinary or integrative approaches.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0143-005X
eISSN 1470-2738
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Creative Commons open access licences require payment of an article publishing charge.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be structured. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured with the headings Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion. Abstract headings must be Background, Methods, Results and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must be up to 3500 words, with up to 4000 words allowed for systematic reviews, mixed-methods studies and qualitative studies. Manuscript must follow IMRaD style with Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion. Manuscript must include key messages after the abstract under the headings What is already known on this topic, What this study adds, and How this study might affect research, practice or policy, in 3–5 sentences and distinct from the abstract.
References Manuscript may include up to 40 references, although more references are accepted for systematic reviews submitted as Original Research. References must use Vancouver style. References must be cited in the main text in numerical order and list the first three authors by last name and initials followed by et al if applicable.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include up to 5 tables or illustrations. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, while figures must be uploaded as separate files. Figure legends must be provided at the end of the manuscript and tables longer than 2 pages will be published as online-only supplementary material.
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Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. It must mention to the editor if any part of the material has been published elsewhere.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters must be up to 400 words. Letters may include up to 1 table or illustration.
References Letters may include up to 5 references. Vancouver References should be cited in numerical order and listed with the first three authors by last name and initials, using et al. for additional authors if applicable.
Figures & Tables Letters may include up to 1 table or illustration. Tables should be placed in the main text where first cited, and figures must be uploaded as separate files. Tables should be in Word format, figures and tables should be cited in numerical order, and figure legends should be provided at the end of the manuscript.
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Recent Publications

Why research on the social determinants of health matters now more than ever

Daniel Kim

10.1136/jech-2026-226504
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Absence of colours and desaturated visual environments: an overlooked environmental exposure affecting public mental health

Maria Rosaria Gualano

10.1136/jech-2026-226594
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Public support, political silence: alcohol policy and the 2026 Scottish election

Katherine E Smith, Lauren Carters-White, May CI van Schalkwyk, Jeff Collin

10.1136/jech-2026-226446
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What does economic connectedness actually measure?

Chenchen Jiang

10.1136/jech-2026-226466
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Immortal time bias in the association between retirement age and mortality

Derek Tharp

10.1136/jech-2026-226428
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Time to first decision with review: 56 days; time to first decision without review: 2 days; time from acceptance to publication: 16 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

What are the publication costs?

Open access publishing is supported by Article Processing Charges, with a full APC waiver for authors in low and lower-middle-income countries and possible discounts considered case by case.

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Research Topics

Health disparities and outcomes Employment and Welfare Studies Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Global Health Care Issues Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Birth, Development, and Health Nutritional Studies and Diet Chronic Disease Management Strategies Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Global Maternal and Child Health Workplace Health and Well-being Primary Care and Health Outcomes Smoking Behavior and Cessation Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Air Quality and Health Impacts Child Nutrition and Water Access Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life Health, Environment, Cognitive Aging Climate Change and Health Impacts Physical Activity and Health Public Health Policies and Education Healthcare Policy and Management Urban Transport and Accessibility Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins

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