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checkboxThe article is of interest to PCD readers.

checkboxThe article fits the mission of the journal to address the interface between applied public health research and practice in chronic disease prevention.

checkboxA valid point is raised.

checkboxThe author’s point of view is supported by evidence.

checkboxReferences are cited to support the author’s argument.

checkboxCitations are up-to-date and relevant.

checkboxThe article is written clearly and concisely and is free of jargon.

checkboxThe article is well organized.

checkboxAny figures, photographs, illustrations, art work, or other supporting graphics are relevant to the topic, well constructed, easy to comprehend, and visually appealing.

checkboxThe unstructured abstract has no more than 150 words.

checkboxThe text has no more than 2,000 words.

checkboxNo more than 15 references are provided.

checkboxThe article contains no more than 2 tables, 2 figures, or 1 table and 1 figure.

 


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