Preventing Chronic Disease

New collection released on childhood obesity

Read the latest research on understanding and addressing the drivers of childhood obesity

See PCD’s latest calls for papers

PCD’s most recent CFPs cover topics such as women’s heart health, emergency preparedness and chronic conditions, veteran’s health, family health, childhood nutrition, and PCD’s annual student paper collection.

PCD Receives Its Highest Impact Factor and 5-Year Impact Factor

This year's Journal Impact factor represents the highest score the journal has received since it was established in 2004.

Improving Rural Health

Call for Papers on solutions to persistent rural public health challenges

Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease Prevention, Medicine, and Health Promotion

Call for Papers on the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in public health, medicine, and beyond

Volume 23

ISSN: 1545-1151

Just Published October 15, 2026

Previously Published

- The Role of Community Pharmacies in Creating Harm Reduction Infrastructure to Address the US Opioid Crisis
- Integration of Behavioral Health by Community Health Workers Into a Lifestyle Intervention That Addresses Reduction of Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in Rural Communities

Call for Papers

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.

- Improving Rural Health: Solutions for Persistent Rural Public Health Challenges
- Call for Papers | Artificial Intelligence in Chronic Disease Prevention, Medicine, and Health Promotion

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.

Factors Associated With Mental Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan

Visual Abstracts

End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) Could Be Prevented With More Patient Education and Support

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