Public Health
Public Health is an international, multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal, published by Elsevier. It is one of the world’s oldest public health journals, having been in continuous publication since 1888. Public Health publishes original research papers, reviews and short communications on all aspects of the science, philosophy and practice of public health. Published twelve times a year, Public Health considers submissions on any aspect of public health across age groups and settings.
It is aimed at all public health practitioners and researchers and those who manage public health services and systems. It will also be of interest to anyone involved in the provision of public health programmes, the care of populations or communities and those who contribute to public health systems in any way.

The number of monthly downloads via Science Direct has increased in 2011 to over 235, 000 – a clear indication of the very real and continued increase in Public Health readership. In June 2011 Public Health celebrated the news that itsimpact factor has reached 1.267. With an international reputation and increasing numbers of authors seeking publication, we are dedicated to expanding its reach and influence in the UK and abroad.
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Contribute to the journal
If you wish to submit a paper to Public Health for consideration please use our online submission website ees.elsevier.com/puhe
Our guide to authors is available on the Elsevier website
Interested in reviewing for the journal?
Public Health is always looking for new reviewers to provide reviews of papers and books. If you would be interested please contact the Editorial Office.
More information on becoming a reviewer is available here.
For any other enquires, please contact:
Dawn Hunter, Acting Managing Editor
public.health@rsph.org.uk
Tel: +44(0)20 7265 7332


