Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health

Aims & Scope

Asia Pacific Journal of Public Health is the official journal of the Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health(APACPH).

The journal is the only English language journal that publishes original articles on public health related issues, including implications for practical applications to professional education and services for public health and primary health care that are of concern and relevance to the Asia-Pacific region.

The editor-in-chief welcomes manuscripts on all aspects of public health, as well as global challenges in public health, emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, health security, disaster management, and chronic disease.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	0.9
2024	1.40

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12887

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	553

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.439

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

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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

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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 Long-Term Public Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

  Citation: 493

  Authors: Colin, MiKyung, Wah Yun

• Low Back Pain in Australian Adults: The Economic Burden

  Citation: 256

  Authors: B.F., R., W.D.

• Climate Change and Farmers’ Mental Health: Risks and Responses

  Citation: 157

  Authors: Helen L., Anthony, Jennifer, Debra, Lyn

• Women's Autonomy in Decision Making for Health Care in South Asia

  Citation: 150

  Authors: Upul

• Review Paper: Epidemiology of Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury: Comparisons Between Developed and Developing Countries

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Wen-Ta, Hsiao-Chiao, Carlos, Shu-Fen, Yung-Hsiao, Shin-Han

• The Effects of Extreme Heat on Human Mortality and Morbidity in Australia: Implications for Public Health

  Citation: 138

  Authors: Susan, Margaret, Glenis, Alana, Tord, Keith, Arthur

• Risk Factors of Breast Cancer

  Citation: 131

  Authors: Thunyarat, Cholatip, Panuwat, Vijj, Sansanee, Jiraporn, Siriporn, Piyanoot, Sarawan, Yot, Ammarin

• Climate Change and Rising Heat: Population Health Implications for Working People in Australia

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Elizabeth G, Tord, Charmian, Keith

• Health Literacy in Taiwan

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Van Tuyen, I-Feng, Kristine, Jürgen M., Stephan, Ying-Chin, Peter Wushou

• Progress of COVID-19 Epidemic in Pakistan

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Khadijah, Yashfika Abdul, Maryam, Sehar, Abira

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