Annals of Epidemiology

Aims & Scope

Annals of Epidemiology is a peer reviewed, international journal devoted to epidemiologic research and methodological development.

The journal emphasizes the application of epidemiologic methods to issues that affect the distribution and determinants of human illness in diverse contexts.

Its primary focus is on chronic and acute conditions of diverse etiologies and of major importance to clinical medicine, public health, and health care delivery.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3
2024	3.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.200

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	3549

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	1295

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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.

• The cardiovascular health study: Design and rationale

  Citation: 1867

  Authors: Linda P., Nemat O., Paul, Curt D., Julius M., Richard A., Lewis H., Teri A., Maurice B., Anne, Daniel H., Bruce, Pentti, Russell P., Philip G.

• Participation Rates in Epidemiologic Studies

  Citation: 1504

  Authors: Sandro, Melissa

• Vitamin D Status: Measurement, Interpretation, and Clinical Application

  Citation: 1204

  Authors: Michael F.

• Assessing differential impacts of COVID-19 on black communities

  Citation: 975

  Authors: Gregorio A., Austin T., David, Stefan, Laina, Chris, Brian, Elise, Leandro, Jeffrey S., Jennifer, Patrick S.

• Measurement Characteristics of the Women’s Health Initiative Food Frequency Questionnaire

  Citation: 879

  Authors: Ruth E., Alan R., Lesley Fels, Rachel A., Mary Pat, Tanya

• The Epidemiology of Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins

  Citation: 756

  Authors: Jennifer L., John R., Jennifer S., David

• Social ties and health: The benefits of social integration

  Citation: 745

  Authors: Teresa E.

• Design and Implementation of the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos

  Citation: 717

  Authors: Paul D., Larissa M., Sylvia, Robert C., Martha L., Aida L., Neil, Leopoldo, Gregory, Matthew, Lisa, Lloyd E., Gerardo

• Urinary Tract Infection

  Citation: 668

  Authors: Betsy, Robin, Hannah, Brenda, Jack D

• Implementation of the women's health initiative study design

  Citation: 661

  Authors: Garnet L, Joann, Robert, Bernedine, Dallas, Scott, Sally, Ching-Yun, Evan, Ross L

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