American Journal of Preventive Medicine

Aims & Scope

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research.

It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy.

Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health.

Of particular emphasis are papers that address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women's health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and substance use disorders.

Papers also address educational initiatives aimed at improving the ability of health professionals to provide effective clinical prevention and public health services.

Papers on health services research pertinent to prevention and public health are also published.

The journal also publishes official policy statements from the two co-sponsoring organizations, review articles, media reviews, and editorials.

Finally, the journal periodically publishes supplements and special theme issues devoted to areas of current interest to the prevention community.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.5
2024	4.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	2.078

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	1331

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	4022

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• 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.

• Relationship of Childhood Abuse and Household Dysfunction to Many of the Leading Causes of Death in Adults

  Citation: 13447

  Authors: Vincent J, Robert F, Dale, David F, Alison M, Valerie, Mary P, James S

• Screening for Depression in Well Older Adults: Evaluation of a Short Form of the CES-D

  Citation: 4605

  Authors: Elena M., Judith A., William B., Donald L.

• How We Design Feasibility Studies

  Citation: 2712

  Authors: Deborah J., Matthew, Bonnie, Ludmila, Laura, Diane, Suzanne, Cecilia Patrick, Linda, Cecilia, Maria

• Physical and mental health effects of intimate partner violence for men and women

  Citation: 1601

  Authors: Ann L, Keith E, Ileana, Sujata, Maureen, Heather M, Paige H

• Neighborhood Environments

  Citation: 1495

  Authors: Nicole I., Mary T., Melissa C.

• The effectiveness of interventions to increase physical activityA systematic review1 and 2

  Citation: 1335

  Authors: E, L, R, G, E, K, E, M, P

• How the built environment affects physical activity

  Citation: 1298

  Authors: Susan L, Marlon G, Reid, Richard E

• Current methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

  Citation: 1284

  Authors: Russell P., Mark, Steven H., Kathleen N., Cynthia D., Steven M., David

• Environmental factors associated with adults' participation in physical activity A review

  Citation: 1210

  Authors: N

• Obesity relationships with community design, physical activity, and time spent in cars

  Citation: 1208

  Authors: Lawrence D., Martin A., Thomas L.

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