
Call for Papers
PCD Welcomes Papers Addressing Persistent Public Health Challenges
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is inviting manuscripts addressing persistent public health challenges. Authors are encouraged to look at the areas of interest listed below and submit manuscripts at any time. Manuscripts submitted on these topics will be given the journal’s immediate attention. The manuscripts can be of any article type used by the journal.
Manuscripts must follow the instructions for PCD’s article types. Additional information about submitting manuscripts is in the Author’s Corner on PCD’s website. Corresponding authors may want to submit an inquiry to the journal in advance of submitting a manuscript to determine the suitability of the manuscript for PCD.
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- Improving Rural Health: Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges – Open Submission
- Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease Prevention, Medicine, and Health Promotion – Open Submission
- Improving Women’s Heart Health Across the Life Stages – Deadline November 27, 2026
- Emergency Preparedness and Chronic Conditions – Deadline December 18, 2026
- Family-Centered Approaches to Improve Family Health – Deadline January 15, 2027
- Exploring the Impact of Nutrition on Child Health and Development – Deadline February 12, 2027
- Challenges and Solutions for Veterans Living With Chronic Conditions – Deadline April 16, 2027
The opinions expressed by authors contributing to this journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Public Health Service, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or the authors’ affiliated institutions.

