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Public Health

Public Health is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal in continuous publication since 1888. It publishes international articles on all aspects of the science and philosophy of public health, public health services, and public health systems, with a focus on improving the health and care of populations or communities. Its target audience includes researchers, practitioners, and policymakers engaged in public health policy and programmes, public health services, and public health systems.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3.2
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0033-3506
eISSN 1476-5616
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3310 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

Public Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Research

Cover Letter A covering letter is required for Original Research articles. The covering letter must explain why the submission is appropriate for publication in Public Health, state what is known about the topic, state what the study adds, and confirm that the paper has not been published elsewhere.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Original Research articles. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Study design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Original Research articles must not normally exceed 3,000 words. The manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. The manuscript must include 3–6 keywords after the abstract, include statements of ethical approval, funding, and competing interests in the acknowledgements, and include a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited in the text using superscript Arabic numerals in order of appearance, and the reference list must be numbered in that same order.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 5 tables and figures combined may appear within the manuscript. Additional tables or figures beyond the manuscript limit may be included as online supplementary material. Figures must include captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Objectives, Study design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Review papers must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords after the abstract and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process section before the references if such tools were used in writing.
References Review papers can include up to 100 references. References must follow AMA style. Citations must use superscript Arabic numerals in text and the reference list must be numbered in order of appearance.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 5 tables and/or figures can appear within the manuscript. Figures must be supplied as separate files, and authors should indicate approximately where each table should appear in the text. Figures must include captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Systematic Reviews

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Objectives, Study design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Review papers must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords after the abstract, statements of ethical approval, funding, and competing interests in the Acknowledgements section, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References Review papers can include up to 100 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals and listed in numerical order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Review papers can include up to five tables and/or figures. Authors should indicate approximately where each table should appear in the text, and figures are to be supplied on separate sheets. Figures must include captions and legends, and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Narrative Reviews

Cover Letter A supporting statement is required with submission for Narrative Reviews. The supporting statement must justify the appropriateness of undertaking a narrative review.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Objectives, Study design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. The manuscript must include Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements sections, and Narrative Reviews must state the criteria for study selection and describe the review methods in the body of the paper. The manuscript must include 3–6 keywords after the abstract, statements on ethical approval, funding, and competing interests in the Acknowledgements, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References The manuscript can include up to 100 references. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables The manuscript can include up to five tables and/or figures. Source files of figures, tables, and text graphics must be provided whether or not figures are embedded in the text. Figures must include captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Short Communication

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. Abstract headings must be Objectives, Study design, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be no more than 1,500 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Acknowledgements. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords after the abstract, a competing interests statement, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References References are limited to 10. References must follow AMA style. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in the order of first appearance in the text.
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include one table or figure. Additional tables or figures beyond the manuscript limit may be included as online supplementary material. Figures and tables must be cited consistently with the text, with figures supplied with captions and tables supplied with titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is not required for Letters To The Editor.
Manuscript Letters To The Editor must be no more than 750 words. Letters To The Editor must not use specific sections such as methods or discussion. The manuscript must include keywords and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if such tools were used.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be cited with superscript Arabic numerals in the order of appearance and listed numerically in that same order.
Figures & Tables Letters To The Editor may include one table or figure. Source files of figures, tables, and text graphics are required whether or not figures are embedded in the text. Figures must include captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.
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Recent Publications

Performance of multiple case-finding approaches in detecting chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

Dongru Du, Sike He, Shujin Guo, Yang Liao, Jiangyue Qin, Zhenni Chen, Suli Liu, Fengming Luo, Yongchun Shen, Fuqiang Wen

10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106349
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Global inequities in hepatitis B and C genomic surveillance revealed through an interactive data integration dashboard

Derek Tshiabuila, Vagner Fonseca, Danilo de Castro Silva, Tongai G. Maponga, Khadija Said Mohammed, Marion Delphin, Philippa C. Matthews, Eduan Wilkinson, Graeme Dor, Cheryl Baxter, San E. James, Darren P. Martin, Tulio de Oliveira

10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106338
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Rapid-access arrhythmia care as an integrated model: A RE-AIM guided systematic review

Chinenye Cynthia Odo, Lynda Odoh, Linda Uzoma-Azoma, Nneoma Marygold Agbo, Ikenna Stanley Odoh, Toluwalase Awoyemi

10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106340
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Violence against women and survivors’ experiences in Brazilian health services: a qualitative systematic review

Berta Guedes-Santana, Liliana Rodrigues, Conceição Nogueira

10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106345
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Healthy lifestyle synergy and its association with overweight and obesity among parent-child dyads

Shuting Li, Jiali Zhou, Wenhan Xiao, Chenhao Zhang, Danting Su, Dong Zhao, Lichun Huang, Ronghua Zhang, Peige Song

10.1016/j.puhe.2026.106348
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

9 days from submission to first decision; 103 days from submission to decision after review; 167 days from submission to acceptance; 13 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required for original research submissions and must explain why the submission is appropriate for Public Health, what is known about the topic, what the study adds, and confirm that the paper has not been published elsewhere.

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What are the publication costs?

USD 3310 APC excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

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Research Topics

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