American Journal of Public Health

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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.

How many public health workers were in the United States before the current decimation of the federal public health work...
04/09/2025

How many public health workers were in the United States before the current decimation of the federal public health workforce? Where were they, and what occupations did they fill?

Answering and understanding these questions is crucial for creating a benchmark for evaluating the impact of the current administration but also planning for its replacement and development.

In this issue of AJPH, we consider the monumental task of enumerating public health workers—the heart of the US public health system.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/60I7bhI

An open access special issue on Improving Care and Quality of Life for Black Women with HIV is out now! The University o...
03/26/2025

An open access special issue on Improving Care and Quality of Life for Black Women with HIV is out now! The University of Massachusetts Lowell highlights the Black Women First initiative which seeks to advance knowledge and care of Black women with HIV.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/nrHFzhl

Now online: the April issue of AJPHSelect articles cover perspectives on public health communication approaches, leaders...
03/12/2025

Now online: the April issue of AJPH

Select articles cover perspectives on public health communication approaches, leadership development on the local level, and community collaboration. Other articles in this issue touch on nutrition, public health nursing, the opioid epidemic, and more.

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Now online: the 115th Anniversary Issue of AJPH!In 1911, when the American Journal of Public Health launched, the Americ...
02/13/2025

Now online: the 115th Anniversary Issue of AJPH!

In 1911, when the American Journal of Public Health launched, the American Public Health Association understood the need for an independent place to publish the science that underpins public health policy. Nearly 115 years later, that mandate remains and AJPH continues to be a beacon of knowledge in the field.

But what of the future when the threats to democracy are threats to public health? The future cannot be predicted. But we are ready and will continue to play our role as an independent source of knowledge—a place where all science-based opinions can dialogue.

Check out the issue here: https://buff.ly/4jTFZZ9

Vaccine uptake during pregnancy varies by insurance: COVID-19 (43% private vs. 11.8% public), flu (33.2% vs. 14.2%), and...
02/05/2025

Vaccine uptake during pregnancy varies by insurance: COVID-19 (43% private vs. 11.8% public), flu (33.2% vs. 14.2%), and pertussis (70.3% vs. 42.8%). Only 6.8% (private) and 1.1% (public) got all 3. Addressing barriers for Medicaid enrollees is key.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/42GGsaQ

As of 2024, 14 states allow recreational cannabis delivery, while 26 states + DC permit medical cannabis delivery. Polic...
01/17/2025

As of 2024, 14 states allow recreational cannabis delivery, while 26 states + DC permit medical cannabis delivery. Policies vary widely, shaping access for patients and consumers.

Access the full review of state-level policies that regulate the direct delivery of recreational and medical cannabis in the United States here: https://buff.ly/40AE2ZW

A new AJPH study found that by 2021, most US states had modified or ended the federal lifetime SNAP ban for those with f...
01/16/2025

A new AJPH study found that by 2021, most US states had modified or ended the federal lifetime SNAP ban for those with felony drug convictions. Yet, stringent rules persist in some states, raising concerns about impacts on nutrition and recovery.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/42jylRp

New study reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic worsened firearm violence in communities historically redlined as "risky" fo...
01/15/2025

New study reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic worsened firearm violence in communities historically redlined as "risky" for investment. Public health needs to address systemic inequities to prevent compounding harm during crises.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/40haM9k

Now online: AJPH's February issue with a special section on redlining and whiteness. Explore articles on the legacy of f...
01/08/2025

Now online: AJPH's February issue with a special section on redlining and whiteness.

Explore articles on the legacy of firearm violence, whiteness affecting US health inequities, SNAP benefit limits for those with felony convictions, cannabis delivery laws, HIV trends in metropolitan cities, telehealth medication abortion services, and more.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3DWCVuE

Notes From the Field: The Communities That HEAL (CTH) intervention boosted naloxone distribution by 79% compared to usua...
12/12/2024

Notes From the Field: The Communities That HEAL (CTH) intervention boosted naloxone distribution by 79% compared to usual care in communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis. Evidence-based approaches save lives.

https://buff.ly/3BmVJCC

The 2025 AJPH Think Tank application is live! The AJPH Think Tank collaborates with our Editor-in-Chief and Editorial te...
12/11/2024

The 2025 AJPH Think Tank application is live! The AJPH Think Tank collaborates with our Editor-in-Chief and Editorial team to contribute to the publications process.

Join next year's cohort to gain experience in scientific publishing!

Application: https://buff.ly/4fbOHhR
Deadline: December 23, 2024

Now online: the January issue of AJPHThis issue features a special section on displacements caused by natural disasters....
12/06/2024

Now online: the January issue of AJPH

This issue features a special section on displacements caused by natural disasters.

Select articles cover the drivers and disparities in disaster displacement.

Other articles in this issue address naloxone distribution, urban reforestation, health monitoring data, long-acting reversible contraception, and more.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3VujyPM

An open access special issue on Protecting Populations at High Risk for Severe COVID-19 is out now! The Morehouse School...
11/20/2024

An open access special issue on Protecting Populations at High Risk for Severe COVID-19 is out now! The Morehouse School of Medicine highlights health inequities with the goal of reducing populations at high risk for severe COVID-19.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fVMI1R

From 2014–2023, 400 sugar-sweetened beverage policies were proposed across state, local, and Tribal levels. Most enacted...
11/20/2024

From 2014–2023, 400 sugar-sweetened beverage policies were proposed across state, local, and Tribal levels. Most enacted policies focused on kids' meals, nutrition standards, and education. California & New York led the charge.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/40VNZ4C

Discriminatory laws harm health across marginalized groups, yet they’re often analyzed in isolation. A new article calls...
11/19/2024

Discriminatory laws harm health across marginalized groups, yet they’re often analyzed in isolation. A new article calls for an intersectional approach to tackle these overlapping systems of oppression—and urges health care to take a stand.

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Redlining’s legacy lives on: study finds that after COVID-19, fatal firearm violence surged in neighborhoods once deemed...
11/18/2024

Redlining’s legacy lives on: study finds that after COVID-19, fatal firearm violence surged in neighborhoods once deemed "risky" by discriminatory policies. Systemic inequality compounds shocks—time to reinvest in marginalized communities.

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The December issue of AJPH is now online.This issue features a special section on state laws targeting marginalized grou...
11/07/2024

The December issue of AJPH is now online.

This issue features a special section on state laws targeting marginalized groups. Select articles cover the scientific study of public health law as well as applying an intersectionality framework in health research. Other articles in this issue address sugar-sweetened beverage policies, injuries associated with e-bikes, employer demand and desired skills for public health graduates, drug overdose, and more.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3Cbj3TK

Since October 2022, the Boston Public Health Commission has been implementing a neighborhood-level wastewater-based epid...
11/05/2024

Since October 2022, the Boston Public Health Commission has been implementing a neighborhood-level wastewater-based epidemiology program to tackle COVID-19 inequities. Collecting samples twice weekly from 11 sites, researchers uncovered insights that can guide targeted strategies for residents.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fxQcHS

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