PCD logo

Preventing Chronic Disease

Dentist sitting with male child patient
New GIS Research Looks at Dentist Shortages and Social Vulnerability

This GIS Snapshots examines the congruence between county-level dental health provider shortage area designations and the Social Vulnerability Index developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nurse speaking with patient, as he experiences pain in the chest
Post-COVID Conditions in Washington State

New research estimates the burden and distribution of post–COVID-19 conditions in Washington State. Explore the data.

Two students (one male and the other female) discussing work on a laptop.
Student Publishing Opportunity

Students, submit your manuscripts for publication consideration in PCD’s 2025 Student Paper Contest. Details can be found on the "Calls for Papers" page of our website.

Visit the
Want to Submit Your Manuscript?

Visit the "Calls for Papers" section of our website to view our current publication opportunities and see if your manuscript is a good fit for PCD.

Volume 21

ISSN: 1545-1151

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.

Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches in Chronic Disease Research and PracticeFrom Data to Action: National, State & Local Efforts to End Menthol and Other Flavored Commercial Tobacco Product UseMapping Chronic Disease In the United StatesPCD 2023 Student Paper ContestImplementation Evaluation: Assessing Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Impact of Public Health ProgramsState and Local Health Departments: Research, Surveillance, and Evidence-Based Public Health PracticesSleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic DiseaseHealth Equity in Action: Research, Evaluation, Policy, and PracticeCombating Racism Through Research, Training, Practice, and Public Health Policies

Visual Abstracts

Addressing the Promotion of Menthol Tobacco Products in Black Communities
Kids Are Drinking Sugar-Sweetened Beverages at a Young Age