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The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is dedicated to the publication of original work in research, research methods, and program evaluation in the field of public health. On this page, we share AJPH articles, as well as news stories that cite AJPH research.

Public concern about ultraprocessed foods is growing fast. And support for government intervention may be stronger than ...
06/03/2026

Public concern about ultraprocessed foods is growing fast. And support for government intervention may be stronger than many think.

A new nationally representative U.S. survey found growing public concern about ultraprocessed food (UPF) — along with broad bipartisan support for policies aimed at reducing their harms.

Researchers surveyed 2,000 U.S. adults and found that most Americans believe UPF are harmful and many view them as addictive. Moreover, strong support exists for government intervention.

Support was especially high across Democrats, Republicans, and Independents for:
✔️ requiring safety testing for food chemicals
✔️ restricting UPF advertising to children
✔️ warning labels on products
✔️ national education campaigns

This research suggests the political landscape around food policy may be shifting, with ultraprocessed foods increasingly viewed similarly to to***co or alcohol.

Public opinion may no longer be the barrier to stronger UPF policy action.

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06/03/2026

Join the livestream for AJPH's launch of cutting edge research on the harms of ultraprocessed food – starting now!

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Ultraprocessed food (UPF)—industrial formulations of refined starches, sugars, oils, and additives designed for hyper-pa...
06/03/2026

Ultraprocessed food (UPF)—industrial formulations of refined starches, sugars, oils, and additives designed for hyper-palatability, convenience, and long shelf life—now comprise a majority of calories consumed in the United States.

A growing body of evidence links high UPF consumption to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cognitive decline, and premature mortality. Concerns are also emerging about their potential to promote addictive intake patterns through product engineering that heightens reward and craving.

A special feature section in our July issue delves into all of the above, but it also shows that ultra-processed food is not just an issue about diet. It is about how products are designed, marketed, and sold in ways that affect our health nationwide.

Industry strategies shaping ultraprocessed food consumption mirror those of to***co companies, including influence over policy, research, and public perception.

Across this collection, the scientific evidence points to a clear conclusion: ultraprocessed foods are driving chronic disease, and the companies that make them have played a direct role in that outcome.

This is a public health issue shaped by corporate practices, not just personal choice.

That means real progress will require accountability from the food industry, not just asking individuals to change their behavior.

Read more at the link below ⬇️

06/02/2026

Check out the inaugural episode of the AJPH Student Think Tank Podcast series "The Making of a Paper". This podcast series takes listeners behind-the-scenes with researchers whose papers are hot off the press with AJPH. The first episode begins to introduce the Student Think Tank members through a conversation on how they embrace messy science and strive to conduct community-centered research.

Listen now on Soundcloud or Spotify! (links below)

06/02/2026

Kayla is a Special Olympics Health Messenger who is discussing how Special Olympics PATH to Health Equity is a way to address the barriers that contribute to health disparities for people with IDD. She highlights how true health is well rounded, not just one thing.

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Over the past several months, the American Journal of Public Health has highlighted a wide range of timely and important...
06/02/2026

Over the past several months, the American Journal of Public Health has highlighted a wide range of timely and important public health topics. Check out these recent issues!

👉 January: Promoting Public Trust and Trustworthiness in Public Health
👉 February: LGBTQ+ Health and Well-Being: Flourishing, Pride, and Joy
👉 March: Abortion and Public Health in the Post-Dobbs Era
👉 April: 2025 National Policy Changes and Public Health Student Experiences
👉 May: 250 Years of Race, Medicine, and Health in the United States
👉 June: Climate Change and Health Inequities

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06/01/2026

🌎 The June 2026 issue of AJPH examines “Climate Change and Health Inequities”

⬇️ This Roadmap Editorial introduces the issue’s featured section on climate change and health inequities, highlighting how environmental threats are not experienced equally across communities. Climate change can exacerbate health inequities through the “triple jeopardy”: differential exposure, differential susceptibility, and differential adaptive capacity.

⬇️ The issue also highlights another critical dimension of environmental justice: differential evidence. Too often, the harms experienced by marginalized communities are underdocumented, underinvestigated, or suppressed. Making these impacts visible is a necessary first step toward accountability and action.

⬇️ See the comment below to access the June 2026 Table of Contents

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Check out these articles and editorials that explore LGBTQ+ flourishing, advancing LGBTQ+ he...
06/01/2026

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Check out these articles and editorials that explore LGBTQ+ flourishing, advancing LGBTQ+ health equity, and sexual and gender-diverse migrant health (linked below).

05/28/2026

Haley is a Special Olympics athlete and Government Relations Specialist who is emphasizing the importance of access to easy read materials for those with IDD so that they can understand and process information clearly.

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05/26/2026

Check out Anne Williams introducing her article, "Improving Accessibility for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Principles for Developing and Inclusive Document,” which explores how written material can be written at a third-to-fourth grade reading level so that it is accessible to people with IDD. This article is accompanied by an easy read version of the entire supplement, “Health and People With IDD”.

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