International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

The Physiology of Endurance Training and Its Practical Application for Lifelong Health

edited by

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12140 | Submission Open

Keywords: endurance training; physiology; aerobic capacity; metabolic adaptations; cardiovascular health; longevity; cognitive function; healthspan

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

Environmental Exposures and Epigenomics in Health and Disease

edited by

Athena Starlard-Davenport

and

Chunrong Jia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 9282 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental exposure; epigenetics; health disparities; cancer; disease

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care

edited by

Farinaz Havaei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8263 | Submission Open

Keywords: long-term care; quality of care; quality of life; working conditions; person-centered care; cognitive impairment; staffing and workload

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

Mental Health in Sport Injury and Rehabilitation: Intersecting Public Health Concerns

edited by

Britton W. Brewer

, Shelby Baez and

Aurelio Olmedilla Zafra

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6765 | Submission Open

Keywords: athlete; concussion; injury; intervention; mental health; musculoskeletal; prevention; psychology; rehabilitation; sport

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

Models and Approaches to Workplace Health Promotion and Well-Being with Diverse Population Groups

edited by Andrew Joyce, Perri Campbell and Aurora Elmes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5553 | Submission Open

Keywords: workplace health promotion; health and well-being; organizational design and structure; intervention model and outcomes; diverse populations; barriers to workplace health and well-being

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

Cost-of-Illness and Cost-Effectiveness in Disease Management

edited by

Valentina Lorenzoni

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4720 | Submission Open

Keywords: cost of illness; cost effectiveness; economic impact; disease burden; costs

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

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

edited by Karien Jooste

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3210 | 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)

Mental Health Promotion in the Workplace

edited by Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2790 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; employee well-being; return-to-work; occupational recovery; leadership; flexible working; stress; digital interventions; flourishing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Trauma-Informed Healthcare for Women

edited by

Leah East

, Amy Mullens and India Bryce

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2733 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; women’ s health; sexual and reproductive health; chronic illness; mental health wellbeing; health equity; healthcare practice

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

The Impact of Physical Activity on Mental Health and Well-Being

edited by

Iransé Oliveira-Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1783 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; mental health; wellbeing; exercise; mood; cognition; stress; neurobiology; endorphins; prevention; therapy

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

Coping with Anxiety and Psychological Distress

edited by Lindsey M. West

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1489 | Submission Open

Keywords: anxiety; psychological distress; coping strategies; intolerance of uncertainty; therapeutic interventions; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT); integrated psychotherapy; parenting and anxiety; aging and mental health; natural disasters; climate change; political unrest; case studies; mental health interventions; community resilience; environmental stressors; social support; innovative therapeutic practices; psychological well-being; stress management

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Indigenous and American Indian and Alaska Native Health and Wellness: 2nd Edition

edited by

Claradina Soto

and

Amy E. West

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1339 | Submission Open

Keywords: behavioral and mental health; health promotion; pediatric health; injury prevention; school health; communicable diseases; non-communicable diseases; environmental health; physical; mental; emotional; and spiritual health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Long COVID-19 and Its Impact on Public Health

edited by

Laelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa

, Elucir Gir, Renata Karina Reis, Rafael Fernandes de Mesquita and Daniel Macedo Rocha

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1284 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-acute COVID-19 syndrome; anxiety; stress; risk factors; public health; public policies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Broadening Economic Evaluation to Inform and Develop Equitable Preventive and Promotive Health Policy

edited by

Ulf Gerdtham

and

Gawain A. Heckley

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1210 | Submission Open

Keywords: Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis (DCEA); health equity; public health policy; prevention; health promotion; economic evaluation; equity-informed decision-making; social welfare analysis; equity; health inequalities; resource allocation; efficiency and equity trade-offs; ethics in health economics; fairness in health care; behavioural economics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

AI Chatbots and Human Assistants for Mental Health

edited by

Luke Balcombe

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open

Keywords: AI chatbots; therabots; augmented emotional intelligence; neurodivergence; trauma-informed care; digital mental health; human– AI co-regulation; scalable solutions; ethical AI; assistive technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Reproductive Health Decision-Making Among Women and Couples

edited by Evelina Sterling

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 324 | Submission Open

Keywords: reproductive decision-making; contraception; fertility; reproductive justice; gender and health; family planning; reproductive autonomy; assisted reproductive technologies; health equity; sociocultural influences

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

Inequities in Health and Well-Being

edited by

Ffion Curtis

and Jamie Hartmann-Boyce

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 246 | Submission Open

Keywords: health inequality; health inequity; health disparities; public health; healthcare; health policy; research methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advances in Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

edited by

Aziz Rahman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-communicable diseases; cardiovascular diseases; cancers; diabetes; chronic respiratory diseases; risk factors; prevention; health promotion; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion for (Im)migrant People

edited by Marie Guerda Nicolas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: (im)migrant mental health; acculturation and adaptation; trauma and displacement; culturally responsive care; social determinants of health; refugee wellbeing; health equity; community-based interventions; migration policy and mental health; intersectionality and resilience

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Caring for a Vulnerable Population: Reservists, Military Veterans and Their Families Navigating Care Across Health Sectors

edited by Margaret C. Wilmoth

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open

Keywords: military reservists health; access to care for family of military veterans; quality of care for veterans across health care settings

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

Health Inequities: Structural Causes, Intervention Strategies, and Methodological Challenges

edited by

Christopher J. Gidlow

and Naomi Ellis

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: health inequality; equity; disparities; disadvantage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Physiological Effects of Sports and Exercise

edited by

Leonardo Henrique Dalcheco Messias

and Pedro Paulo Menezes Scariot

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality of life; physiological adaptations; physiological monitoring; physical training; health promotion; disease prevention; social well-being; environmental factors; public health; diverse populations

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

Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases

edited by

Patricia Penilla-Navarro

and Francisco Solis-Santoyo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: vector-borne infectious diseases; epidemiological studies; disease prevention; vector control; insecticide resistance; integrated vector management (IVM); surveillance and monitoring; arboviruses; malaria elimination; One Health approach; climate change and vector ecology

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

Impacts of Violence on Women's Health and Prevention and Intervention Strategies

edited by Mariana Gonçalves

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: violence against women; mental health; relational difficulties; maternal health; public policies; prevention strategies; social responses; empowerment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Sports Injuries: Epidemiology, Assessment, Prevention and Rehabilitation

edited by

Beatriz Minghelli

and

Priscila Marconcin

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport injuries; athletic injuries; sports medicine; sports rehabilitation; injury prevention; athlete health; epidemiology; incidence; preventive training; return to sport

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

Public Health: Rural Health Services Research—2nd Edition

edited by

David Lim

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8293 | Submission Open

Keywords: rural health services; rural health; social determinants of health; health workforce; health planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility in Environmental and Public Health

edited by

Melba Sheila D'Souza

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental health; health promotion; justice; equity; inclusivity; accessibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Impact of HIV on Children and Adolescents Living with HIV and Their Families

edited by

Nelsensius Klau Fauk

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 10277 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; adolescents; families; HIV; physical impact; social impact; stigma and discrimination; psychological or metal health impact; educational impact; risk factors for HIV impact

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

Community Health Nursing and Public Health Approach

edited by

Pedro Melo

submission deadline 29 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 614 | Submission Open

Keywords: community health nursing; public health nursing; community-based care; community-based research; community empowerment; nursing diagnoses; nursing interventions; nursing outcomes; nursing education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Mental Health Promotion for Vulnerable Populations: Opportunities in the Digital Era

edited by Eleni Hatzidimitriadou and Theo Fotis

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 658 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital mental health promotion; public mental health; health and social inequalities; participatory research; community-based approaches; living labs; older people; vulnerable groups; trauma-informed practice

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Leveraging AI-Powered Tools and Big Data for Global Health Surveillance

edited by Elena N. Naumova and

Kristin E. Leonberg

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 438 | Submission Open

Keywords: global health surveillance; nutrition surveillance systems; environmental monitoring; food security; disease tracking; public health and environmental policies; climate change and extreme weather; data repositories and dashboards; artificial intelligence; data analytics

Beyond Gaming: Vulnerability to Digital Addictions in the Age of Social Media

edited by Raquel Suriá-Martínez and

Álvaro García del Castillo-López

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 297 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital addiction; internet gaming disorder (IGD); social media overuse; behavioral addictions; problematic internet use; digital health; screen time and mental health; digital wellbeing; prevention and intervention; biopsychosocial factors; impulse control; emotional regulation; persuasive technology; public health and digital behavior; psychoeducation; digital literacy; adolescent development; technology and mental health; online risk behavior; youth and digital media

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

Improving Oral Health for Older Adults

edited by

Martin Lipsky

and

Man Hung

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 290 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health; older adults; elderly; general health; long term care; geriatric dentistry; dentistry; periodontal diseases; edentulism; access to care; xerostomia; caries

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

Health and Safety Promotion at the Workplace

edited by Elizabeth Stratton

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; workplace safety; health promotion; injury prevention; workplace well-being; organizational interventions; occupational mental health; workplace equity; policy and regulation; vulnerable workers

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Living Conditions, Nutrition and Health Among Indigenous Peoples and Other Ethnic Minorities

edited by

Aline Alves Ferreira

and Verônica Gronau Luz

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: indigenous peoples; ethnic and racial minorities; health of indigenous peoples; diet; food; and nutrition; social conditions; social determinants of health; health inequities; food security

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Impairment

edited by

Rónán O’Caoimh

and

Abbas Smiley

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 10193 | Submission Open

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

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

Research on Suicide Assessment, Prevention and Management

edited by

Masahito Fushimi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6673 | Submission Open

Keywords: community support; gatekeeper; health literacy; intervention; mental health; postvention; prevention; risk factor; suicidal behavior; suicide

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS): Interdisciplinary Insights into Science, Policy, and Lived Experience

edited by

Caroline Barakat

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4002 | Submission Open

Keywords: multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS); environmental health; chemical exposure; disability inclusion; genomics and pathophysiology; public health policy; human rights and accessibility; legal frameworks; lived experience; interdisciplinary research

4th Edition: Social Determinants of Health

edited by

Roland J. Thorpe, Jr.

, Marino A. Bruce and

Paul Archibald

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2359 | Submission Open

Keywords: social determinants; health disparities; race; gender; and social inequalities; health equity; discrimination; urban and rural environment community factors; structural racism

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Men’s Health Care and Health Literacy

edited by

Anderson Reis de Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1988 | Submission Open

Keywords: men's health; masculinity; health care; health literacy; health education

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Improving Health and Mental Wellness in Indigenous Communities

edited by

Vanessa Simonds

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1636 | Submission Open

Keywords: indigenous health equity; mental wellness in indigenous communities; culturally based interventions; community driven; participatory research; intergenerational trauma; decolonizing health and medicine; indigenous methodology; holistic wellness approaches; indigenous-led health initiatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

New Advances in Community-Based Approaches to Cancer Prevention Epidemiology

edited by

Melinda S. Butsch Kovacic

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1440 | Submission Open

Keywords: community engagement; community outreach; CBPR; cancer education; community co-design; cancer prevention; cancer screening; cancer diagnosis; cancer treatment; cancer survivorship; patient navigation; lay educator training; community health worker; community stakeholders; cost of cancer; risk factors; social determinants of health; equitable research participation; diverse participation in clinical trials; cancer disparities; access to care; primary care; comorbidities; cancer advocacy; supportive services

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

Promoting Healthy Pregnancy

edited by Lawrence Chauke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 927 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrition; health pregnancy; respectful maternity care; perinatal mental health; climate change; periconception care; preconception counselling; health system intervention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Addressing Disparities in Health and Healthcare Globally

edited by

Toni Wright

and

Rajeeb Kumar Sah

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 912 | Submission Open

Keywords: health disparities; health inequities; social determinants of health; intersectionality; vulnerable and marginalised populations; underserved populations; socially just health and health care

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

Public Healthcare: AI and Robotics to Empower Medical Tools and Patient Wellbeing

edited by

Giovanni Luca Masala

,

Massimo Esposito

and

Aniello Minutolo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 881 | Submission Open

Keywords: assistive AI technology; robots; conversational agents; natural language processing; language models; question answering; diagnostic techniques; ageing; patient monitoring

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

Recovery Strategies for Optimizing Exercise and Fitness' Health Benefits

edited by

Gian Mario Migliaccio

and

Luca Russo

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 753 | Submission Open

Keywords: marginal gains; performance; physiological adaptation; sleep; sport nutrition; mental fatigue; breathing rate

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

Environmental Monitoring and Remediation: Evaluating Exposure to Environmental Contaminants and Effects

edited by

Jairo Lisboa Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 666 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental monitoring; remediation; nanomaterials; organic and inorganic contaminants; toxicology and ecotoxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Dementia Prevention and Care in Indigenous Communities: Opportunities to Advance Cognitive Health Equity

edited by Kristen Jacklin and Cliff Whetung

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 278 | Submission Open

Keywords: measuring outcomes; exploring risk and resilience; culturally grounded care; care frameworks; methods/frameworks for research; review articles; prevention strategies; population-level analyses

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Sexual Behavior and Health Outcomes Among Adolescents and Young Adults

edited by Marta Reis

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent sexual behaviour; young adult health; sexual and reproductive health; sexual risk-taking; STIs and contraception; LGBTQ+ youth; digital sexuality; sexual health education; mental health and sexuality; public health interventions

Addressing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Disparities: Determinants, Effectiveness, and Implementation

edited by Katherine G. Merrill and

Natasha Crooks

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: sexual health; reproductive health; health disparities; intervention; implementation science; adolescent; health services

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

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