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Preventing Chronic Disease
Researchers used a novel online concept mapping approach in Kentucky to identify priority areas for state cancer reduction plans and strategies. Click the image above to read more.
GIS mapping reveals longer drive times, especially in rural areas, to reach Illinois birthing hospitals because of increased closures between 2016-2023. Tap on the image to learn more.
New in 2025 for our annual Student Paper Contest: PCD welcomes student perspectives on innovative solutions to persistent challenges in public health. Click on the image to learn how to submit your essay.
In our final Editor in Chief Column of 2024, Dr. Leonard Jack, Jr, discusses PCD's emerging topics in 2025. Click on the image above to read more.
Volume 21
ISSN: 1545-1151
Manuscripts for these collections may be submitted at any time; however, each collection has its own final submission date. Accepted manuscripts are published on a rolling basis in the order in which they are received.
- Call for Papers | Students Have Their Say: Novel Approaches and Solutions to Current and Emerging Public Health Problems
- Call for Papers | 2025 Student Paper Contest
- Call for Papers | Rural Health Disparities: Contemporary Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges
- Call for Papers | Screen-Time Effects on Mental Health, Physical Activity, Nutrition, and Sleep Across the Lifespan
Recent Collections
PCD collections group together published articles under specific topics and themes for rapid dissemination to our readers. Selected collections also include a related PCD Sound Bite podcast.
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