Preventing Chronic Disease

Aims & Scope

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed public health journal sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and authored by experts worldwide.

PCD was established in 2004 by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion with a mission to promote dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers worldwide on the integration and application of research findings and practical experience to improve population health.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Medicine, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal does not charge a mandatory Article Processing Charge (APC). However, optional open access publication may incur fees based on the publisher’s policies.

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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.

• Metabolic Syndrome Prevalence by Race/Ethnicity and Sex in the United States, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 1988–2012

  Citation: 730

  Authors: Justin Xavier, Ninad, Tomi

• Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults: A 2012 Update

  Citation: 576

  Authors: Brian W., Jeannine S., Richard A.

• Defining and Measuring Chronic Conditions: Imperatives for Research, Policy, Program, and Practice

  Citation: 536

  Authors: Richard A., Samuel F., Elbert S., Anand K., Howard K.

• Prevalence of Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults, 2018

  Citation: 506

  Authors: Peter, Lindsey I., Brian W.

• Contribution of Excessive Alcohol Consumption to Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost in the United States

  Citation: 453

  Authors: Mandy, Jim, Dafna, Robert D., Xingyou

• Prevalence Estimates of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in the United States, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), 2007–2010

  Citation: 449

  Authors: Carla L., Shin Y., Andrea J.

• Design Thinking in Health Care

  Citation: 405

  Authors: Myra, Terry T.K., Jessica Y.

• Prevalence of Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults: Estimates From the National Health Interview Survey, 2010

  Citation: 395

  Authors: Brian W., Jeannine S.

• The Chronic Care Model and Diabetes Management in US Primary Care Settings: A Systematic Review

  Citation: 349

  Authors: Michael, Krishna, Christine

• Public Health 3.0: A Call to Action for Public Health to Meet the Challenges of the 21st Century

  Citation: 333

  Authors: Karen B., Y. Claire, Andrea, John, Denise, Patrick