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Preventing Chronic Disease

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a public health journal from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that publishes research, collections, and editor-led content focused on chronic disease prevention and health promotion. The journal is identified by ISSN 1545-1151 and publishes released issues and thematic collections.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1545-1151
eISSN 1545-1151
Invitation Only No
Cost Range There are no fees or charges associated with publishing articles in PCD.

Submission Instructions

Preventing Chronic Disease accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A formal cover letter is required. The cover letter must identify the article type, include the date, full mailing address, email address, and signature, disclose conflicts of interest and financial support, state permission to adapt or reuse copyrighted material, and describe any AI-assisted technologies used.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 3,500 words. The main text must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. A summary box is required, the manuscript must include a title page, byline, acknowledgments, references, and up to 10 keywords, and all randomized controlled trials must be registered with ClinicalTrials.gov.
References References must not exceed 35. AMA References must follow AMA style.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures must not exceed 5 total in any combination. Figures, multimedia, and other audio/visual files must be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be understandable without consulting the text, and tables and figures must not duplicate information in the text.
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Implementation Evaluation

Cover Letter A formal cover letter is required. The cover letter must be on official letterhead addressed to the editor in chief and include the article type, date, full mailing address, email address, signature, conflicts of interest, financial support, permission to adapt or reuse copyrighted material, and any use of artificial intelligence or AI-assisted technologies.
Abstract An abstract is required. 300 words. Structured. Purpose and Objectives, Intervention Approach, Evaluation Methods, Results, and Implications for Public Health.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 4,500 words. Main text must use the subheadings Introduction, Purpose and Objectives, Intervention Approach, Evaluation Methods, Results, and Implications for Public Health. A summary box is required with brief answers to what is already known on this topic, what is added by this report, and implications for public health practice, and the manuscript should include up to 10 keywords and any required acknowledgments statements.
References No more than 40 references. AMA. References must follow AMA style.
Figures & Tables No more than 5 tables and 4 figures. Figures, multimedia, and other audio/visual files must be uploaded separately. Tables must not duplicate text, figures and tables must be numbered in order of citation, and tables and figures must include the required titles, legends, captions, and other table or figure-specific content limits.
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Systematic Review

Cover Letter A formal cover letter must be prepared and submitted with the manuscript. It must be on official letterhead addressed to the editor in chief and include the article type, date, full mailing address, email address, signature, conflicts of interest, financial support, permission to adapt or reuse copyrighted material, and any AI-assisted technology used.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 300 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 3,500 words. The main text must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. A summary box is required, the manuscript must include up to 10 keywords, and the Methods section must include Data sources, Study selection, and Data extraction.
References References have no limit. AMA. References must follow AMA style.
Figures & Tables Tables must not exceed 3 and figures must not exceed 2. Figures and other audio/visual files must be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be understandable without the text, and each figure must have a title, a sentence-format legend or caption with data source and alternative text.
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Meta-Analysis

Cover Letter A formal cover letter is required. The cover letter must be on official letterhead, addressed to the editor in chief, and include the article type, date, full mailing address, email address, signature, conflicts of interest, financial support, permission to adapt or reuse copyrighted material, and any AI-assisted technology used in the manuscript.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 3,500 words, and the Introduction must be no more than 300 words. The main text must use the headings Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion, and the Methods section must include Data sources, Study selection, and Data extraction. A summary box is required and must answer what is already known on this topic, what is added by this report, and what are the implications for public health practice in no more than 100 words total.
References References have no limit. AMA. References must follow AMA style.
Figures & Tables Tables must not exceed 3 and figures must not exceed 2. Figures and other audio/visual files must be uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be numbered in citation order, tables must be understandable without consulting the text, and figure legends or captions must be in sentence format with sufficient detail to be comprehensible without reference to the text.
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Program Evaluation Brief

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must be on official letterhead addressed to the editor in chief, identify the article type, include the date, full mailing address, email address, and signature, and disclose conflicts of interest, financial support, permission to adapt or reuse copyrighted material, and any AI use.
Abstract An abstract is required. Must not exceed 250 words. Unstructured. Introduction, Purpose and Objectives, Intervention Approach, Evaluation Methods, Results, and Implications for Public Health.
Manuscript Main text must not exceed 2,000 words. Introduction, Purpose and Objectives, Intervention Approach, Evaluation Methods, Results, and Implications for Public Health. A summary box is required, the byline must appear directly after the title, and the manuscript must include a title page, body, acknowledgments, and references.
References Must not exceed 15 references. AMA. References must follow AMA style.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures combined must not exceed 2. Figures and other audio/visual files must be uploaded separately. Tables and figures must be used sparingly, tables must not duplicate text and must be understandable on their own, and each figure must have a title, a sentence-form legend or caption, and alternative text.
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Research Brief

Cover Letter A formal cover letter is required. The cover letter must be on official letterhead, addressed to the editor in chief, identify the article type, include the date, full mailing address, email address, and signature, disclose conflicts of interest and financial support, include permission to adapt or reuse copyrighted material, and describe any use of artificial intelligence or AI-assisted technologies.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 100 words. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract must correspond to the main text subheadings Objective, Methods, Results, and Discussion.
Manuscript The main text must not exceed 1,200 words. The main text must use the subheadings Objective, Methods, Results, and Discussion. A summary box is required, keywords must be provided using Medical Subject Headings terms, and the manuscript must include an acknowledgments section with conflict of interest, funding, and copyrighted material statements.
References References must not exceed 12. AMA. References must follow AMA style.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures combined must not exceed 3. Figures and other audio/visual files must be uploaded separately. The participation rate must be given as a numerator and denominator, and the summary box must answer the required questions in 1 or 2 sentences each within 100 words.
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Letter

Cover Letter A formal cover letter must be prepared and submitted with the manuscript. The cover letter must identify the article type, include the date, a full mailing address, email address, and signature, disclose conflicts of interest and financial support, include permission to adapt or reuse copyrighted material, and describe any use of artificial intelligence or AI-assisted technologies.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters must be 600 words. Authors and affiliations must be listed at the end of the letter, and statements of authorship responsibility and conflicts of interest disclosure are required.
References References requirements are not specified.
Figures & Tables Figures & Tables requirements are not specified.
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Recent Publications

Faith, Hope, and Therapy: A Qualitative Study to Explore Faith-Based Leaders’ Perceptions of Mental Illness in the Rural South

Shameka L. Cody, Shena Sanchez, Wanda M. Burton, Lilanta J. Bradley, Pamela P. Foster, Sharlene D. Newman

10.5888/pcd23.260031
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Sunburn Prevalence Among US High School Students, Youth Risk Behavior Survey, United States, 2023

Dawn M. Holman, Ryan Saelee, Sandra J. Kiplagat, Anne K. Julian

10.5888/pcd23.260069
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Revitalizing the US Youth Presidential Fitness Test: Are States Prepared to Support Implementation?

Chad M. Killian, Emily M. D’Agostino, Ben D. Kern, Christina Y. Kim, Devon King, Shannan E. Albeke, Hannah R. Thompson

10.5888/pcd23.250456
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Sit-to-Stand Performance, Moderate-to-Vigorous Physical Activity, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Mediation Analysis

Kristen Dean, Donya Nemati, Ruopeng Sun, Matthew Smuck, Junichi Kushioka, Thomas M. Best, Navin Kaushal

10.5888/pcd23.250405
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Association Between Race, Ethnicity, and Sex With Colorectal Cancer Screening Use Among US Adults With and Without Self-Reported Depressive Disorders, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2022

Blanca Muñoz Villareal, Natalia Nielsen, Yiyang Yuan, Maira Castañeda-Avila

10.5888/pcd23.250296
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

PCD is currently facing a 6-month backlog in editorial review and publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A formal cover letter is required and must be on official letterhead addressed to the editor in chief. It must include the article type, date, full mailing address, email address, signature, conflicts of interest, prior presentation information, author responsibility statement, financial support statement, copyright permission statements when applicable, and institutional review and approval information.

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What are the publication costs?

There are no fees or charges associated with publishing articles in PCD.

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Research Topics

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Smoking Behavior and Cessation Diabetes Management and Education Public Health Policies and Education Health Policy Implementation Science Health disparities and outcomes Physical Activity and Health Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Primary Care and Health Outcomes Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Chronic Disease Management Strategies Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Urban Transport and Accessibility Nutritional Studies and Diet Obesity and Health Practices Community Health and Development School Health and Nursing Education Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors Healthcare Policy and Management Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Data-Driven Disease Surveillance

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