Health and Place

Aims & Scope

The journal brings together international contributors from geography, sociology, social policy and public health.

It offers readers comparative perspectives on the difference that place makes to the incidence of ill-health, the structuring of health-related behaviour, the provision and use of health services, and the development of health policy.

At a time when health matters are the subject of ever-increasing attention, Health & Place provides accessible and readable papers summarizing developments and reporting the latest research findings.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	4.1
2024	3.80

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2516

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2642

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.456

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	144

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Social Sciences, 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.

• Disparities and access to healthy food in the United States: A review of food deserts literature

  Citation: 1227

  Authors: Renee E., Christopher R., Jessica G.

• The local food environment and diet: A systematic review

  Citation: 1077

  Authors: Caitlin E., Glorian, S.V., Ichiro

• Social contacts as a possible mechanism behind the relation between green space and health

  Citation: 903

  Authors: Jolanda, Sonja M.E., Robert A., Peter P.

• An enhanced two-step floating catchment area (E2SFCA) method for measuring spatial accessibility to primary care physicians

  Citation: 836

  Authors: Wei, Yi

• Come take a walk with me: The “Go-Along” interview as a novel method for studying the implications of place for health and well-being

  Citation: 761

  Authors: Richard M.

• Characteristics of urban parks associated with park use and physical activity: A review of qualitative research

  Citation: 760

  Authors: Gavin R., Melanie, Ann M., Danica

• The built environment and obesity: A systematic review of the epidemiologic evidence

  Citation: 656

  Authors: Jing, Thomas A., Frank C., Walter F., Brian S.

• Social capital: a guide to its measurement

  Citation: 569

  Authors: K

• Playing it safe: The influence of neighbourhood safety on children's physical activity—A review

  Citation: 535

  Authors: Alison, Anna, David

• A survey of community gardens in upstate New York: Implications for health promotion and community development

  Citation: 485

  Authors: Donna

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