International Journal of Environmental Research and Public 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 163 | 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 115 | 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 102 | 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 84 | 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 52 | 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)

Public Health: Rural Health Services Research—2nd Edition

edited by

David Lim

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6808 | 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 287 | 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 8977 | 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 | Viewed by 233 | 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 618 | 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 383 | 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 257 | 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 249 | 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)

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 166 | 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)

Health and Safety Promotion at the Workplace

edited by Elizabeth Stratton

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | Viewed by 143 | 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)

Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Impairment

edited by

Rónán O’Caoimh

and

Abbas Smiley

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 7501 | 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 5330 | 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 3696 | 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

Men’s Health Care and Health Literacy

edited by

Anderson Reis de Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1661 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

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 1613 | 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)

Improving Health and Mental Wellness in Indigenous Communities

edited by

Vanessa Simonds

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1445 | 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 1131 | 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)

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 834 | 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 735 | 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)

Promoting Healthy Pregnancy

edited by Lawrence Chauke

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 695 | 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 | Viewed by 394 | 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)

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 370 | 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 241 | 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 195 | 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 191 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Enhancing Quality of Life: Holistic Approaches to Safety in Older Adults

edited by Anna Castaldo and Stefano Eleuteri

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 178 | Submission Open

Keywords: older people; safety; nursing; quality of life; person-centred care; dementia care; long-term care; nursing home; home care; continuative care; wellbeing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Effects of Exercise and Physical Activity in Cancer

edited by Alexander Lucas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 157 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise oncology; cancer prevention; cancer survivorship; treatment-related side effects; behavioral interventions; cardio-oncology; implementation science; health disparities; digital health and wearable technology; home-based interventions; sedentary behavior; exercise adherence; quality of life; precision exercise medicine; mechanistic trials; community-based exercise programs; rehabilitation in oncology; aging and cancer; rural health

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

Challenges in Addressing Maternal and Infant Health Disparities

edited by Jessica Bishop-Royse

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: infant mortality; maternal mortality; mortality inequities; causes of infant mortality; causes of maternal mortality; access to maternal care; access to abortion; access to contraception

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Health Policies to Promote Physical Activity Among People with Disabilities and Clinical Conditions

edited by

Maria Kosma

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity promotion; public health policies; people with disabilities; clinical populations; enjoyable and long-term exercise participation; exercise programs; accessibility; advocacy; adaptive and holistic movement programs

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

Public Health and Implementation Research for HIV Prevention Interventions

edited by

Geoffrey Setswe

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV; prevention; interventions; biomedical; behavioral; environmental; structural

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

Promoting Healthy Aging in Indigenous Communities

edited by Clare Bradley

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open

Keywords: first nations health and well-being; healthy aging; cultural resilience; health equity; culturally safe care; community-based research; traditional knowledge systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Digital Health Equity: Bridging the Gap for Elderly People and People with Disabilities

edited by

Donatella Rita Petretto

,

Roberto Pili

and Luca Gaviano

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: equity; digital health equity; telemedicine; ageing; disability; universal design; disablement; digital determinants of health; inclusion

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Advancing Environmental Health in Urban Areas

edited by

Piyapong Janmaimool

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 258 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental health management; urban management tools; prevention and adaptation behaviors; health risk assessment; environmental health threats; urban resilience; urban environmental management; environmental pollutants; extreme weather

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Health Risks Posed by Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults

edited by Zhenjie Wang

submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 119 | Submission Open

Keywords: social isolation; loneliness; well-being; health; mental health; risk factor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Marginalized Populations and Mental Well-Being: A Public Health Concern

edited by

Jean M. Hughes

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open

Keywords: marginalized populations; mental well-being; public health; all age groups; urban or rural

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Rehabilitation Through Physical Activity and Sport: A Public Health Perspective to Reduce Ableism

edited by

Timothy K. Behrens

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; exercise; sport; adapted physical education; disability; rehabilitation; therapeutic recreation; community health

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

Key Safety Measures for Risk Mitigation in Occupational and Environmental Cancers

edited by

Catalina Ciocan

,

Alessandro Godono

and

Marco Clari

submission deadline 24 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer; occupational; environment; cancer epidemiology; cancer prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Exploring Mental Health Challenges and Support Systems

edited by

Alexandros Argyriadis

,

Dimitra V. Katsarou

and Agathi Argyriadi

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 7317 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; caregiver well-being; family dynamics; stress and burnout; evidence-based interventions; flow theory; support systems

Regulating the Use of Electronic Devices for Vaping and Vaping to Promote Youth and Young Adult Health

edited by

Hadii M. Mamudu

, Nene Okunna and

Dale Mantey

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6477 | Submission Open

Keywords: youth and young adult; vaping; tobacco control; nicotine; cannabis; flavored tobacco; electronic smoking devices; e-cigarettes; e-hookah; regulatory science; electronic nicotine delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Pandemic Preparedness: Lessons from COVID-19, Arboviral Outbreaks, and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases

edited by

André Ricardo Ribas Freitas

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4579 | Submission Open

Keywords: pandemic preparedness; respiratory virus; emerging infectious diseases; arboviruses; climate change; global health

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

Women and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention

edited by

Whitney C. Irie

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4537 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV prevention; women and PrEP; intersectionality; gender power dynamics; adolescent girls and young women; healthcare access; stigma and discrimination; structural inequalities

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

Understanding Mental Health Problems from a Trauma-Informed Perspective

edited by

Hong Wang Fung

and

Anson Kai Chun Chau

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4348 | Submission Open

Keywords: trauma; trauma-informed perspective; complex PTSD; dissociation; public mental health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Control and Prevention of COVID-19 Spread in Post-Pandemic Era

edited by Esra Ozdenerol and

Rebecca Michelle Bingham-Byrne

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3569 | Submission Open

Keywords: COVID-19 control; post-pandemic strategies; vaccine development; public health policy; diagnostic tools; pandemic preparedness; healthcare resilience; socioeconomic impact; public health interventions

Mental Health Across the Breast Cancer Survivorship Continuum: Risk Factors and Outcomes in Diverse and Understudied Populations

edited by Sarah Nechuta

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2507 | Submission Open

Keywords: cancer survivorship; mental health; psychosocial well-being; depression; anxiety; health disparities; underserved populations; quality of life; morbidity; mortality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

uHealth Interventions and Digital Therapeutics for Better Diseases Prevention and Patient Care

edited by

Silvia Gabrielli

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2506 | Submission Open

Keywords: uHealth; evidence-based; digital therapeutics; behavior-change interventions for health; virtual coaching; public health interventions; prevention; healthy lifestyles; ehealth services; virtual reality

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

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