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Journal of Urban Health

Journal of Urban Health publishes interdisciplinary research on the health and well-being of people in cities, with emphasis on broader determinants of health, health inequities, urban policy, programs, and governance. It publishes original data, case studies, commentaries, book reviews, executive summaries of selected reports, proceedings from important global meetings, and work presenting new analytic methods including systems science approaches to urban problem solving.

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Subject Medicine, General & Internal, Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 4.1
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1099-3460
eISSN 1468-2869
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open access APC: £3090.00 GBP / $4990.00 USD / €3990.00 EUR; subscription publishing: no APC charges apply.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript should be no longer than 4,000 words, excluding the abstract, tables/figures, and references. Manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion sections.
References Manuscript may include a maximum of 50 references. References must follow JAMA/PUBMED style. Citations must be numbered in order of appearance within brackets.
Figures & Tables Manuscript may include a maximum of 4 tables and figures. Figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file rather than within the figure files. All figures must be supplied electronically.
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Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review manuscripts must not exceed 5,000 words excluding the abstract, tables/figures, and references. Research or project support and a financial disclosure statement must be included in the acknowledgements section at the end of the paper.
References References must follow JAMA/PUBMED style. Citations must be numbered in order of appearance within brackets.
Figures & Tables Review manuscripts may include a maximum of 4 tables and figures. Figure captions must be included in the manuscript text file rather than within the figure files. All figures must be supplied electronically, and each table must be placed on a separate page.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required and must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 750 words, excluding references.
References References are limited to a maximum of 15. References must follow JAMA/PUBMED style. Citations must be numbered in order of appearance within brackets.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Brief Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Brief Reports. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words, excluding the abstract, tables/figures, and references.
References Brief Reports may include a maximum of 25 references. References must follow JAMA/PUBMED style. Citations must be numbered in order of appearance within brackets.
Figures & Tables Brief Reports may include a maximum of 2 tables and figures.
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Recent Publications

Food Environment Surrounding Public Transportation Stops and Stations in a Brazilian Metropolis

Luana Lara Rocha, Letícia Lopes Vieira, Gilmar Junio Moreira Tomaz, Millena Campos, Larissa Loures Mendes

10.1007/s11524-026-01142-7
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Residential Mobility and Active Aging Trajectories Around Retirement: A Propensity Score–Matched Event-Aligned Longitudinal Study in Korea

Gyeong-min Lee, Jiwon Hong, Hyun Jun Lee, Jae-hyun Kim

10.1007/s11524-026-01151-6
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Co-Designing a School-Based Citizen Science Protocol to Investigate Tire-Related Pollutants in Barcelona

Celia Santos-Tapia, Glòria Carrasco-Turigas, Sofia Williamson, Matias Verderau, Francesca De Angelis, Antonia Merola, Nicola Montemurro, Mercè Garí, Mònica Ubalde-López

10.1007/s11524-026-01135-6
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Resilience at the Intersection of Race/Ethnicity, Sex, and Sexual Orientation among U.S. Adults

Thinh Toan Vu

10.1007/s11524-026-01139-2
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Trees Reduce Daytime Extreme Urban Heat Risk for People Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness

Jeff Rose, Bryn Spielvogel, Matthew Fry, Alex Henriod, Alexandra Ponette-González

10.1007/s11524-026-01134-7
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision (median): 42 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A letter of transmittal is required when submitting previously published tables or illustrations with permissions.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3090.00 GBP / $4990.00 USD / €3990.00 EUR. Subscription publishing has no APC charges.

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Research Topics

Health disparities and outcomes HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Homelessness and Social Issues HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Urban Transport and Accessibility Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Sex work and related issues Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Urban Green Space and Health Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies Climate Change and Health Impacts Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Public Health Policies and Education Noise Effects and Management Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Gun Ownership and Violence Research Crime Patterns and Interventions Air Quality and Health Impacts Healthcare Policy and Management Criminal Justice and Corrections Analysis Child Nutrition and Water Access Migration, Health and Trauma Global Health Care Issues

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