American Journal of Public Health


The American Journal of Public Health is a monthly peer-reviewed public health journal that is independently published by the American [Public Health Association]. The Journal covers health policy and public health. The journal was established in 1911 and its stated mission is "to advance public health research, policy, practice, and education." The journal occasionally publishes themed supplements. The current Editor-In-Chief is Denys T. Lau.

Reception

The journal was voted one of the 100 most influential journals in biology and medicine over the last 100 years by the Special Libraries Association. According to the Journal [Citation Reports], the journal has a 2025 impact factor of 9.6.

Editors-In-Chief

Former Editors-In-Chief include:

Abstracting and indexing

The journal is abstracted and indexed in: