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Preventing Chronic Disease

Updated March 28, 2024

New Publication Opportunity
New Publication Opportunity

PCD welcomes submissions for its upcoming collection, “Community Engagement and Population Health From Practice to Evaluation.” Learn more about the collection and how to submit on our "Announcements" page.

We Need Your Expertise. PCD seeks to expand its pool of public health experts by identifying volunteers to serve as Associate Editors.
We Need Your Expertise

PCD seeks to expand its pool of public health experts by identifying volunteers to serve as Associate Editors and as members of its Editorial Board and Statistics Review Committee. Learn more about each opportunity.

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Call for Papers: Collection Focusing on the Effects of Screen Time on Health

Excessive use of screens has been linked to poor health. Submit your manuscript to be considered for our upcoming collection addressing screen-time effects on mental health, physical activity, nutrition, and sleep.

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Earn Your CME With PCD

Did you know that our CME articles are valid for one year? This means more articles and topics to choose from. Browse our current articles, and start earning your credit today.

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.

PCD 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

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Kids Are Drinking Sugar-Sweetened Beverages at a Young Age
46 Million People in the US Are Affected by Substance Use, Which Can Affect Sleep Health