Journal of Public Health Policy

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Public Health Policy (JPHP) will continue its 35 year tradition: an accessible source of scholarly articles on the epidemiologic and social foundations of public health policy, rigorously edited, and progressive.

JPHP aims to create a more inclusive public health policy dialogue, within nations and among them.

It broadens public health policy debates beyond the 'health system' to examine all forces and environments that impinge on the health of populations.

It provides an exciting platform for airing controversy and framing policy debates - honing policies to solve new problems and unresolved old ones.

JPHP welcomes unsolicited original scientific and policy contributions on all public health topics.

New authors are particularly encouraged to enter debates about how to improve the health of populations and reduce health disparities.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9
2024	2.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.728

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	60

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	7710

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	393

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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.

• Leveraging media and health communication strategies to overcome the COVID-19 infodemic

  Citation: 412

  Authors: Nour, Jawad

• Transforming Our World: Implementing the 2030 Agenda Through Sustainable Development Goal Indicators

  Citation: 401

  Authors: Bandy X., Finn, Shannon, Larry, Peter D., Robert, Rachel, Anna, Berit, Lori Snyder, Irvin, Rebecca, Michele, Grace, James

• Bicycling for Transportation and Health: The Role of Infrastructure

  Citation: 325

  Authors: Jennifer

• Electronic cigarettes as a harm reduction strategy for tobacco control: A step forward or a repeat of past mistakes?

  Citation: 306

  Authors: Zachary, Michael

• Inequities in access to health care in South Africa

  Citation: 291

  Authors: Bronwyn, Jane, John E, Diane, Nonhlanhla, Siyabonga, Matthew

• Public Health Implications of Urban Agriculture

  Citation: 249

  Authors: Kate H., Andrew L.

• Disparities in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors Among US Children and Adolescents: Prevalence, Correlates, and Intervention Implications

  Citation: 221

  Authors: Melicia C, Wendell C, Myron F, Michelle M, Antronette K, Charles E

• Medical tourism today: What is the state of existing knowledge?

  Citation: 211

  Authors: Laura, Ronald, Vivien, Corinne

• The Association of Doctor-Patient Race Concordance with Health Services Utilization

  Citation: 208

  Authors: Thomas A., Amani, Kiesha E.

• Disparities in Urban Neighborhood Conditions: Evidence from GIS Measures and Field Observation in New York City

  Citation: 176

  Authors: Kathryn M, Gina S, Stephen, Marnie, James, Eric, Nakita, Benjamin, Andrew

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