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.
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.
Abstracting and Indexing Services
Journal of Public Health is covered by several major indexing services including:
Abstracts on Hygiene and Communicable Diseases
CAB Abstracts
CINAHL
Current Contents® /Clinical Medicine
Excerpta Medica Abstract Journals
PubMed
Science Citation Index®
Tropical Diseases Bulletin
