About the Journal
The Journal of Public Health focuses on current theory and practice within the whole spectrum of public health. It aims to promote high standards of public health practice by publishing readable papers of high scientific quality.
The journal looks in depth at the causes of disease and, in the light of this, how to prevent ill-health and promote good health. Disease trends are also monitored, as are outbreaks of environmental hazards. As well, the journal covers planning, provision, and evaluation of health services.
Abstracting and Indexing Services
Journal of Public Health is covered by the following major indexing services:
Current Contents: Clinical Medicine
Current Contents: Social and Behavioral Sciences
EMBASE/Excerpta Medica
Global Health
Medline (Index Medicus)
Science Citation Index
Social Science Citation Index
IMPACT FACTOR AND RANKING
| Year | Impact Factor | Si: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health | Ssi: Public, Environmental & Occupational Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.109 | 79 out of 105 | 49 out of 76 |
| 2007 | 1.238 | 66 out of 100 | 38 out of 70 |
| 2006 | 1.527 | 56 out of 98 | 27 out of 66 |
This information is taken from the Journal Citation Reports, published annually as part of the Science Citation Index and Social Citation Index by ISI.
