Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
journal
The Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health is a monthly peer-reviewed public health journal that covers all aspects of epidemiology and public health. It is published by the BMJ Group.
History
The journal was established in 1947 by John Ryle, "one of the most distinguished figures in contemporary medicine". It has been published under various titles:
1947–1952: British Journal of Social Medicine
1953–1977: British Journal of Preventive and Social Medicine
1978: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
March 1979: Epidemiology and Community Health
June 1979–present: Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
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The journal is abstracted and indexed by MEDLINE/PubMed and Current Contents. The journal has a 2023 impact factor of 4.9.
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