American Journal of Epidemiology

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Epidemiology is the oldest and one of the premier epidemiologic journals devoted to the publication of empirical research findings, opinion pieces, and methodological developments in the field of epidemiologic research.

It is a peer-reviewed journal aimed at both fellow epidemiologists and those who use epidemiologic data, including public health workers and clinicians.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.8
2024	5.00

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1373

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	3302

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.046

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• A Modified Poisson Regression Approach to Prospective Studies with Binary Data

  Citation: 7719

  Authors: G.

• A SIMPLE METHOD OF ESTIMATING FIFTY PER CENT ENDPOINTS12

  Citation: 5862

  Authors: L.J., H.

• Updating and Validating the Charlson Comorbidity Index and Score for Risk Adjustment in Hospital Discharge Abstracts Using Data From 6 Countries

  Citation: 4678

  Authors: H., B., C. M., K., P., P., J.-M., V.

• SOCIAL NETWORKS, HOST RESISTANCE, AND MORTALITY: A NINE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP STUDY OF ALAMEDA COUNTY RESIDENTS

  Citation: 3626

  Authors: LISA F., S. LEONARD

• Increased Prevalence of Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Adults

  Citation: 3437

  Authors: P. E., T., J. H., M., E. W., K. M.

• Comparison of Sociodemographic and Health-Related Characteristics of UK Biobank Participants With Those of the General Population

  Citation: 3282

  Authors: Anna, Thomas J, Cathie, Nicola, Ligia, Tim, Rory, Naomi E

• REPRODUCIBILITY AND VALIDITY OF A SEMIQUANTITATIVE FOOD FREQUENCY QUESTIONNAIRE

  Citation: 3250

  Authors: WALTER C., LAURA, MEIR J., BERNARD, CHRISTOPHER, JELIA, CHARLES H., FRANK E.

• Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis: Objectives and Design

  Citation: 3192

  Authors: D. E.

• Epidemiology of Sarcopenia among the Elderly in New Mexico

  Citation: 3102

  Authors: R. N., K. M., D., L., S. B., R. R., P. J., R. D.

• Relaxing the Rule of Ten Events per Variable in Logistic and Cox Regression

  Citation: 3043

  Authors: E., C. E.

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