International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Health Equity and Universal Health Coverage

edited by

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submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5737 | Submission Open

Keywords: universal health coverage; mental and physical services; health equity; health inequality; social determinants of health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Nature-Based Integrative Health: Physical Activity, Nutrition and Environmental Sustainability

edited by

Helena Moreira

,

Ronaldo E. C. D. Gabriel

,

Mário Gabriel Santiago dos Santos

and

Carla Gonçalves

submission deadline 27 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1760 | Submission Open

Keywords: human– nature connection; nature-based physical activity; integrative nutrition; health and wellbeing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Migrant Health and Newly Emerging Public Health Issues

edited by

Farah Ahmad

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 27548 | Submission Open

Keywords: migration; health equity; access to care; COVID-19; natural disasters; mental stress; violence and trauma; food insecurity; aging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Role of Physical Activity in Falls and Injury Prevention Among Older Adults

edited by

José Alberto Frade Martins Parraca

and Nelson André Alcacer Valente

submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3386 | Submission Open

Keywords: fall prevention; older adults; physical activity; injury prevention; balance training; strength training; mobility; functional fitness; elderly; exercise

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Sexual, Reproductive and Maternal Health

edited by

Ana Cristina Lindsay

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 19237 | Submission Open

Keywords: maternal; pregnancy; minority; reproductive rights; gender; immigrant; structural factors; social and cultural factors; environment; interventions; health promotion; health disparities; health equity; health policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Exploring the Link—Better Sleep Equals Better Health

edited by

Elaine Marqueze

and

Cátia Reis

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14926 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; health; chronobiology; social organization; shift work; public health; risk factors; mechanisms; interventions; guidelines

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The State of Mental Health Services: Challenges, Trends and Achievements

edited by

Andel V. Nicasio

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10829 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health care; mental health services; mental health services research; community mental health services; implementation; dissemination; best practices; digital metal health; evidence-based interventions; brief interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Perspectives in Health Care Sciences

edited by

Nicola Magnavita

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10385 | Submission Open

Keywords: genetics; telecommunication; artificial intelligence; inequalities; migration; minorities; literacy; health promotion; resources; accessibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Athletes

edited by

Fabrizio Perroni

and Stefano Amatori

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8468 | Submission Open

Keywords: injury prevention; sport performance; kinematic analysis; strength and conditioning; rehabilitation; recovery

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Impairment

edited by

Rónán O’Caoimh

and

Abbas Smiley

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6672 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; cognitive impairment; dementia; pharmacological intervention; non-pharmacological intervention; economic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Oral Health and Quality of Life in Older Adults

edited by

Paulo Sérgio da Silva Santos

and Camila Lopes Cardoso

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4825 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; quality of life; healthcare providers; health impact; epidemiology; older adults; physical functional performance; aged

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advancing Health Equity—Addressing Cancer Disparities

edited by

Shaila Strayhorn-Carter

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3762 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinates; community engagement; cancer disparities; patient– provider communication; policy change

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Patient Safety, Worker Health and Behavior

edited by

Rafaela Andolhe

and

Graziele De Lima Dalmolin

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3349 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare; worker; patient safety; stress behavior; health of worker; health; mental workload; occupational health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Nursing Practice in Primary Health Care

edited by

Carey Mather

and Kathleen Tori

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2762 | Submission Open

Keywords: access; equity and sustainability; models of practice; multidisciplinary health teams; primary healthcare models of practice; primary healthcare workforce; recruitment and retention; rural and remote healthcare; rural health workforce

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

2nd Edition: Advances in Pediatric Dental Care in Relation to Public Health

edited by

Ziad D. Baghdadi

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 2346 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent; child; dental care for children; dental caries; health knowledge; attitudes; and practice; oral health; patient advocacy; pediatric dentistry; primary health care; public policy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Perspectives in Behavioral and Mental Health

edited by

Shirley Wyver

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 636 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; behavioral health; detection; prevention; intervention; global crises; minority populations; culture; urbanization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Prevention and Management of Substance Use and Mental Health Issues in the Perinatal Period

edited by Beth Bailey

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 280 | Submission Open

Keywords: pregnancy substance use; perinatal mental health; mental health screening; substance use screening; pregnancy intervention; mental health risk; substance use risk; in utero exposures; mother– child health; developmental outcomes

Alcohol Use Among Pregnant Women: Trends, Risks, and Intervention Approaches

edited by

Yukiko Washio

submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open

Keywords: prenatal alcohol use; postpartum alcohol use; breastfeeding; other substance use and tobacco use; intimate partner violence; trauma exposure; maternal depression; sexual health; HIV/AIDS; prevention and treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Influence of Parenting Styles on Children's Mental Health

edited by

Marco Tommasi

and

Maria Rita Sergi

submission deadline 1 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 13531 | Submission Open

Keywords: parenting styles; children’ s mental health; adolescents’ mental health; emotion regulation; psychological well-being; family roles

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Risk Reduction for Health Prevention

edited by

Michel Kazatchkine

and Stéphanie Dagron

submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6775 | Submission Open

Keywords: prevention; health promotion; harm/risk reduction; addictions; human rights; public health policies; health systems and financing prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Nutrition-, Overweight- and Obesity-Related Health Issues

edited by

Braulio Henrique Magnani Branco

and

Pablo Valdés-Badilla

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 28764 | Submission Open

Keywords: obesity paradox; morbid obesity; pediatric obesity; obesity; hyperphagia; and developmental delay; patient care team

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Promoting Health and Safety in the Workplace

edited by

Marta Regina Cezar-Vaz

and

Clarice Alves Bonow

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20020 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; workforce; individual and environmental occupational health; workplace well-being strategies; work– family balance; workplace safety; interventions; mental health; inter-relational conditions in the workplace; conditions of work-related illness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Alcohol Use in Disadvantaged Populations: Health Equalities and Appropriate Intervention

edited by

Katie Haighton

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12791 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcohol; disadvantaged; marginalized; equity; inequality; minority; disability; women; LGBTQI+; older people; children

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Sustainable Work Environment and Occupational Well-Being

edited by Delfina Gabriela Garrido Ramos,

João dos Santos Baptista

and

Joana Cristina Cardoso Guedes

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 11284 | Submission Open

Keywords: health and well-being; health behaviour change programs; health inequalities; human health; occupational Health; occupational risk; decent work and economic growth; telework; digitization; industrial sustainability and work; sustainable industrial design; trends; perspectives; and responses in work sustainability; social environment; work environment; environmental health; clean technologies and work environment; environmental risk; climate changes; work; and well-being; renewable energies and work environment; green jobs; emerging risks for environmental and occupational well-being; heat stress and work; cold work environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Occupational Health and Wellbeing for Healthcare Providers

edited by

Leodoro Labrague

and Sulaiman Al Sabei

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11015 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; wellbeing; healthcare providers; burnout; mental health; ergonomics; work– life balance; professional development; team dynamics; evidence-based interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Evolving Role of Social Media in Health Communication

edited by

Jorge Vázquez-Herrero

and

Rita Araújo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10412 | Submission Open

Keywords: health communication; journalism; health literacy; social media; disinformation; fact-checking; news

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Navigating the AI-Driven Workplace: Emerging Challenges and Innovative Solutions in Occupational Health and Safety

edited by

Bochen Jia

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 9709 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health and safety; artificial intelligence (AI); AI-driven work environments; human– AI interaction; ethical considerations; risk assessment; training and skill development; organizational factors; workplace culture; worker well-being; occupational health and safety (OHS); AI-driven work environments; ergonomic risk assessment; worker well-being; human– AI interaction; adaptive and inclusive work environments; OHS training and education; regulatory frameworks; future of work

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Bullying and Psychological Distress in Workplace

edited by

Jolita Vveinhardt

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7306 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace bullying; workplace bullying prevention; well-being at work; psychological distress; psychological work environment; physical and mental health; distress in the workplace; distress coping; treatment; rehabilitation; abusive behavior; emotional harassment; hostile work environment; psychological support; social support

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Human Exposure to Genotoxic Environmental Contaminants

edited by

María Evarista Arellano

and Olivia Torres Bugarin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5072 | Submission Open

Keywords: genotoxicity; environmental contaminants; industrial pollutants; agricultural pesticides; pharmaceuticals; nanomaterials; micronuclei assays; human health risk; nanogenotoxicology; regulatory policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Impact of Parent–Child Relationships on Psychological Well-Being among Sexual and Gender Minority Families

edited by Samantha L. Tornello

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3280 | Submission Open

Keywords: parent– child relationships; SGM parents; well-being; psychological functioning; strength-based approaches; transgender health; child outcomes; family dynamics; nonbinary; LGBTQ+ people

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Despair and Desires for Health Promotion After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3

edited by Karien Jooste

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2558 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; COVID-19; SDG 3; empowering behavior; change management; educational support; challenges; communication; influences on health; related diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care

edited by Maria Eliete Batista Moura, Denise Andrade and Daniela Reis Joaquim de Freitas

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1852 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); biosafety; microbiology; patient safety; infections; sexually transmitted infections (STIs); vaccines; environmental sustainability; artificial intelligence in infection control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention)

Health Risks of Exposure to Polluted Air in Workplaces

edited by

Ahmed A. Arif

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1786 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution; workplace pollutants; health hazards; occupations; workplace inequality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Scaling Up Physical Activity Interventions in the Prevention of Chronic Diseases

edited by

Noël Christopher Barengo

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1492 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; strength training; aerobic exercise; physical activity guidelines; social determinants of health; non-communicable diseases; cardio-metabolic diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Exercise and Health-Related Quality of Life)

Understanding Self-Harm Among Young People

edited by

Katherine M. Boydell

and Helen Christensen

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1471 | Submission Open

Keywords: self-harm; mental health; adolescents; young people; suicide; non-suicidal self-injury; qualitative inquiry

Quality of Life and Well-Being in Later Life

edited by

Mosad Zineldin

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; well-being; aging; older adults; active aging; mental health; social support; health inequalities; resilience in later life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Exploring Quality of Life in Nursing and Patient Care

edited by

Nikolina Farčić

submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 295 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; nurses; nursing; patients; education; health; pain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Negative Health Impacts of Environmental Contaminant Exposure During Early Childhood

edited by

Lori A. Hoepner

submission deadline 15 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1098 | Submission Open

Keywords: developmental toxicology; early-life exposure; exposure assessment; environmental epidemiology; biomarkers; endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs); heavy metals; personal care products (PCPs); water pollution; air pollution; developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Work Environment Effects on Health and Safety of Employees

edited by

Nicola Magnavita

and

Venerando Rapisarda

submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7903 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; prevention; health promotion; one health; total worker health; occupational disease; injury; stress; burnout; inequality; disability management

Application of Big Data Analysis to Health Risk Assessment

edited by

Cristian Ricci

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2185 | Submission Open

Keywords: big data; risk assessment; health care; epidemiology; public health; health system; information technology; data mining; machine learning; AI applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Public Health Strategies for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment

edited by Anna Helova

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1308 | Submission Open

Keywords: public health strategies; HIV/AIDS; prevention; treatment; implementation strategies; community-based interventions; policy; sustainability; health equity; social determinants of health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Advances in Women’s Health and Pelvic Health: Lifelong Care

edited by

Paula Clara Ribeiro Santos

and Diana Salvador Bernardo

submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 502 | Submission Open

Keywords: pelvic; pregnancy; postpartum; menopause; health promotion; physical activity; urinary incontinence

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

Trends in Sustainable and Healthy Cities

edited by

Adriano Bressane

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 25278 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable urban development; green infrastructure; renewable energy; efficient waste management; social equity; urban health and well-being; climate resilience; smart cities; community engagement; green building practices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Proceedings of the 2024 and 2025 Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Consortium National Conferences

edited by

Elizabeth O. Ofili

,

Sandra P. Chang

, Monica Kazlausky Esquivel,

Emma Fernandez-Repollet

,

Daniel F. Sarpong

and

Paul B. Tchounwou

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 16 articles | Viewed by 24557 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral and social sciences; biomedical informatics and computational biology; cancer health disparities research; cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease; women; child; and adolescent health; clinical and translational science; cellular and molecular biology of human diseases; complementary and alternative medicine; environmental health and toxicology; health literacy and health information technology; HIV/AIDS and infectious diseases; nanoscience and nanotechnology; neuroscience and mental health disorders; public health sciences

Substance Use Research Methods: Ethics, Culture, and Health Equity

edited by Andrew Smirnov and Caroline Salom

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 20836 | Submission Open

Keywords: substance use; drug harm reduction; research methods; research ethics; stigma and discrimination; health equity; culture and health; consumer participation; program design and evaluation; sampling and measurement

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Depression and Suicide: Current Perspectives

edited by

Carlos Sequeira

and

Olga Maria Martins de Sousa Valentim

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 12799 | Submission Open

Keywords: depression; suicide; mental health; psychosocial intervention; literacy; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Community Response to Environmental Noise

edited by

Takashi Yano

, Shigenori Yokoshima and

Mark Brink

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 12404 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental noise; annoyance; activity disturbance; exposure– response relationships; effects of acoustic and non-acoustic factors; effects of intervention (i.e.; change of infrastructure and social conditions; etc.); combined noise annoyance; combined effects with other agents; noise policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

The Interaction among Environmental, Climatic, and Socioeconomic Aspects and Their Effects on Society

edited by

Washington Luiz Félix Correia Filho

and

José Francisco de Oliveira-Júnior

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12083 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution; climate extremes events; droughts; environmental degradation; meteorology; spatial statistics; sprawl urban; thermal comfort; urban climate

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Optimal Mental Health for Optimal Academic Performance in University Students

edited by

Claudia M. Van der Heijde

and

Guido Van Hal

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10407 | Submission Open

Keywords: university students; academic performance; mental health status; drug use; alcohol use; ADHD; study drugs; prevention; (school-based) mental health services; (school-based) mental health programs; (school-based) mental health interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Behavioral and Mental Health)

Innovations in Rural Health Services: Bridging Gaps and Enhancing Access

edited by John C. Higginbotham

submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7493 | Submission Open

Keywords: telemedicine; mobile clinics; community health workers; health education programs; telehealth ; rural health networks ; accessible transportation ; telepsychiatry; rural health clinics; health technology innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Health Care Sciences)

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