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The American Journal of Public Health. Voted one of the 100 Most Influential Journals in Biology & Medicine over the last 100 Years.

https://ajph.aphapublications.org/
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Thank you to all of our dedicated peer reviewers! Peer review is voluntary, and we appreciate all the time our peer reviewers dedicate to AJPH.

Check out our annual peer reviewer article: buff.ly/Va0hTHG

Become a peer reviewer: buff.ly/6Xly9sZ
This image includes a magnifying glass and the text, "Celebrating Peer Reviewers. Thank you to all 222 reviewers who supported AJPH this cycle. We truly could not do this without you."
November 19, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Our editors and editorial board had a productive meeting at APHA's Annual Meeting earlier this month. More robust collaboration lies ahead in the name of #publichealth!
AJPH editors and editorial board members smile for a group photo at APHA's Annual Meeting in Washington, DC
November 18, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Now online: the December issue of AJPH

Select articles cover collective efficacy in leadership development, equity in preventive care, collaboration between community health centers and local health departments, and more.

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#PublicHealth
December issue cover of AJPH with a woman getting her eye examined at a free AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network) health clinic at the Asheville Foster Seventh-day Adventist Church
November 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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November is American Diabetes Month! Check out these article that discuss initiatives and disparities related to diabetes treatment.

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November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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The APHA Press Booth is open at the APHA 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo! Come visit us in the Expo Hall at booth #106.

#APHA2025
APHA staff members smiling at APHA Press booth desk!
November 3, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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The APHA Press Booth is open at the APHA 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo! Come visit us in the Expo Hall at booth #106.

#APHA2025
November 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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📣 New Call for Papers on the Relationship Between Public Health and Politics

📅 Deadline: February 1, 2026

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#CallForPapers #PublicHealth
Call for Papers for AJPH special section on the relationship between public health and politics
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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States with gestational age abortion limits saw a 10.5% rise in severe maternal morbidity, especially among older and low-income patients. Expanding access by even 1 week reduced risk. Restrictive abortion laws endanger maternal health. #ReproHealth #PublicHealth

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Table 1 shows regression results for the effects of gestational age limit abortion laws on severe maternal morbidity rate in the United States from 2010 to 2022.
October 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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New research shows firearm violence is shaped by trauma, social networks, and community context—not just individual behavior. Addressing PTSD and exposure to violence is key to breaking the cycle. #GunViolencePrevention #PublicHealth

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Proposed model for predicting firearm-related violence involvement with hypothesized predictors categorized by social-ecological domain
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Minoritized communities faced a dual benefits cliff as pandemic relief programs expired, losing critical supports while community-based organizations (CBOs) also saw funding vanish. Funded collaborations with CBOs are crucial for public health.

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Changes in Latino health access levels by a) revenue source and b) staffing and total revenue in Orange County, CA from 2018 to 2023
October 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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The November issue is now online!

Select articles cover families’ experiences of expansions and retractions of funding during the pandemic, children’s insurance stability, expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit for young adults, and more.

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The November cover of AJPH shows Jaqueline Benitez shopping for groceries at a supermarket in Bellflower, California, on Monday, February 13, 2023.
October 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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CyberGIS-HIV is used to visualize spatiotemporal HIV rates from different years (e.g. 2020 and 2026). This application is outperforming currently used modeling criteria.

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Figure 1 shows HIV rates across US counties from 2020 and predicted data from 2026.
October 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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October is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month please explore these articles that highlight suicide risk and prevention plans.
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The image shows a mental health worker holding a yellow ribbon to promote suicide prevention and awareness.
October 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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📣 New Call for Papers on Responsible Artificial Intelligence Use for Advancing Public Health

📅 Deadline: January 2, 2026
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#CallForPapers #PublicHealth #ArtificialIntelligence
Call for Papers on an AJPH special section on responsible artificial intelligence use for advancing public health.
September 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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Community connectedness boosts HIV preparedness in transgender women of color in NYC. Those with strong connections are 62% more likely to consistently use condoms and 16% more likely to test for STIs. Strengthening community ties is crucial.

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September 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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📣 New Call for Papers on Public Health Approaches to Ultra-Processed Foods

📅 Deadline: October 15, 2025
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#CallForPapers #PublicHealth #Nutrition
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September 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Discrimination goes beyond what we may think – it disrupts rest. 65% of transgender women of color in NYC reported poor sleep, with two-thirds experiencing moderate to high levels of discrimination. Bias can directly harm sleep health among vulnerable populations.

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September 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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The October issue is now available, featuring a special section on LGBTQ+ transgender health. Articles explore the sociopolitical landscape, gender-affirming care, mental health, trans-inclusive data and clinical trials, and community connectedness.

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The AJPH October issue cover shows an image of Evan, a transgender woman, in her high school ballet studio in Los Angeles, California.The issue title reads, "State of Transgender Health and Well-Being"
September 10, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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September is National Food Safety Education Month! Check out these featured articles that highlight the importance of promoting safe food practices.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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California’s flavored tobacco ban led to a 37% drop in e-cigarette nicotine sales and 11% drop in cigarette sales, with no spike in sales in neighboring states. Some flavored alternatives persist via loopholes. Stronger rules may deepen impact.

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#PublicHealth #TobaccoControl
Figure 1 shows California's quarterly e-cigarette and cigarette sales by flavor from 2019 Q2 through 2024 Q2. Both e-cigarette and cigarette sales decreased.
August 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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📣 New Call for Papers on Efficiency in Government While Advancing Public Health.

📅 Deadline: December 1, 2025.
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#CallForPapers #PublicHealth #Government
Call for Papers for AJPH Special Section on Efficiency in Government and Public Health
August 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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AJPH is excited to introduce our new Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Denys T. Lau! As a prominent figure in the field of public health, Dr. Lau brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Journal.

Read more about his ambitious vision for the future of AJPH: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/epdf/10.....
The first page of Dr. Lau's editorial with his headshot
August 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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📣 New Call for Papers on Masculinity and Public Health

📅 Deadline: November 15, 2025.
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#CallForPapers #PublicHealth
Call for Papers on Masculinity and Public Health
August 18, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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New articles covering topics such as sexual health, gender-affirming care, and nutrition are now live on First Look!

🔗 Check them out here: ajph.aphapublications.org/toc/ajph/0/0

#PublicHealth #SexualHealth #Nutrition
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August 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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📣 New Call for Papers from the AJPH Student Think Tank on the Implications of Recent National Policies on Public Health Student Experiences.

📅 Deadline: September 15, 2025.
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#CallForPapers #PublicHealth
Call for Papers from the AJPH Student Think Tank on the Implications of Recent National Policies on Public Health Student Experiences.
August 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM