International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Social Determinants of Physical Activity and Health Disparities in Chronic Disease Prevention, Management and Health Promotion

edited by

Sunday O. Onagbiye

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 428 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity; health promotion; chronic disease; population health; social determinants of health; prevention and management; quality of life

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

Toward Well-Being and Being Well at Work: From Occupational Safety to Workplace Health Promotion

edited by

Elpidio Maria Garzillo

and

Maria Grazia Lourdes Monaco

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 408 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational health; workplace safety; workplace health promotion; worker well-being; psychosocial risk management; psychological well-being; healthy workplaces; quality of work life (QWL); workplace mental health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Impact of Eating Behaviors on Long-Term Health Outcomes

edited by

Claudia Hunot-Alexander

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 407 | Submission Open

Keywords: eating behaviors; appetitive traits; dietary patterns; ultra-processed foods; feeding practices; life course health; behavioral nutrition; chronic disease prevention; global-health challenges; psychosocial determinants; public health nutrition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Health and Vulnerability in Societal Emotional Environments: Community-Based Interventions, Public Policy, and Environmental Determinants

edited by Adelinda Araújo Candeias, Sandra Pais,

Ana Cristina Rodrigues Costa

and

Marcelo Demarzo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: health; emotional wellbeing; vulnerable populations; chronic illness and multimorbidity; health equity; community-based interventions; public health policy; environmental determinants; digital wellbeing; resilience and coping; psychosocial stress; mindfulness-based interventions; supported self-care; implementation science; workplace mental health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Effects on Health of Exposure to Substances of Very High Concern in the Workplace

edited by

Diana Poli

and

Lidia Caporossi

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 401 | Submission Open

Keywords: occupational exposure; SVHC; workplace health; toxicology; exposure assessment; biomonitoring; risk management; occupational diseases; mechanistic studies; regulatory research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

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

edited by

Timothy K. Behrens

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 396 | 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)

Second Edition: Health Promotion and Interventions for Marginalized Mothers and Children

edited by

Shela Hirani

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: marginalized; vulnerable; women; mother; children; health promotion; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Health Approaches to Oral and Periodontal Health

edited by

Natália M. Pola

and

Francisco Wilker Mustafa Gomes Muniz

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: public oral health; periodontal disease; health promotion; health policies; oral epidemiology; oral disease prevention; health inequalities; community-based strategies; healthcare integration; social determinants of health

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

Environmental Racism, Digital Infrastructure, and the Geography of Exposure: Public Health in the Data-Driven Era

edited by Charles R. Senteio and Mark Gregory Robson

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 346 | Submission Open

Keywords: environmental justice; environmental racism; digital infrastructure; artificial intelligence; public health inequities; energy and water burden; global health; structural inequality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

HIV Care Across the Life Course: Challenges While Aging with HIV

edited by

Linda Aurpibul

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 310 | Submission Open

Keywords: aging with HIV; comorbidities; psychosocial aspects of HIV; mental health and neurocognitive; integrated and person-centered HIV care

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Resilience and Renewal: Decolonial Perspectives on the Social Determinants of Health in Marginalized Communities

edited by

Tinashe Dune

, Stephen Bolaji, Virginia Mapedzahama and

Michaels Aibangbee

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: decolonial health; first nations wellbeing; strengths-based approaches; social determinants of health; health equity; community resilience; indigenous knowledge systems; cultural safety; structural determinants; healing and sovereignty

Optimizing Exercise Interventions for Cardiovascular Health: From Prescription to Personalization

edited by

Paulo De Tarso Veras Farinatti

and Juliana Pereira Borges

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 299 | Submission Open

Keywords: cardiac rehabilitation; hypertension; non-communicable diseases; exercise prescription; endothelial function; inflammation; exercise training; physical activity; cardiovascular system

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

Psychological Interventions and Lifestyle Interventions for Mental Health and Suicide Risk: Implications for Public Health

edited by Takeshi Terao and

Hirofumi Hirakawa

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; suicide risk; psychological interventions; lifestyle interventions; public health

Global Health Approaches to Tuberculosis and Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Diseases

edited by

Giovanni Sotgiu

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open

Keywords: tuberculosis; non-tuberculous mycobacteria; global Health; diagnostics; surveillance; antimicrobial resistance

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

Prevention, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Luis Espejo-Antúnez

and

Carlos Fernández-Morales

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 234 | Submission Open

Keywords: physiotherapy; musculoskeletal disorders; therapeutic exercise; manual therapy; electrical stimulation; chronic pain; central nervous system sensitization; kinesiophobia; catastrophizing; autonomic nervous system diseases

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

Health Promotion for Children with Asthma

edited by

Kimberly Arcoleo

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 230 | Submission Open

Keywords: controller medication adherence; asthma control; social determinants of health; health disparities; behavioral interventions; healthcare utilization; quality of life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

From Classroom to Playground: Multilevel Interventions to Promote Youth Physical Activity

edited by

Jose Vicente Garcia Jimenez

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 200 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical education; health promotion; school-based interventions

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

Prevention and Treatment of Sport Injuries and Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

edited by

Arunee Promsri

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: sport injury prevention; musculoskeletal health; health promotion through physical activity; biomechanics and movement analysis; neuromuscular control; gait and postural stability; wearable sensors for health monitoring; exercise therapy and rehabilitation; injury risk assessment; overuse injury prevention; functional recovery and safe return to physical activity; strength and conditioning for injury prevention; balance training and fall prevention; community-based injury prevention; physical activity safety and injury reduction

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

Environmental Risk Factors for Respiratory Diseases

edited by

Sabrina Idrose

,

Jingwen Zhang

and

Rachel Tham

submission deadline 5 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 386 | Submission Open

Keywords: respiratory disease; asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); lung function; air pollution; aeroallergens; pollen; fungi; climate change; environment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Nursing Practice in Primary Health Care

edited by

Carey Mather

and Kathleen Tori

submission deadline 11 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 8763 | 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)

Novel Exercise and Nutrition Interventions for Better Ageing and Preventing Metabolic Conditions

edited by

Naruemon Leelayuwat

and

Ahmad Alkhatib

submission deadline 16 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise; physical activity; nutrition; functional foods; metabolic diseases; chronic diseases; non-communicable diseases

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

Healthy Spaces, Healthy Lives: Analyzing the Role of Built Environment on Human Health

edited by

Alenka Temeljotov-Salaj

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 11 articles | Viewed by 30767 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable urban environment; health and wellbeing; innovative models; sustainable design; innovative approaches; impact factors; interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Psychological Wellbeing, Mental Health and Problematic Internet Use Among Adolescents

edited by

Javier Ortuño Sierra

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 25238 | Submission Open

Keywords: internet use; addiction; adolescence; self-regulation; prevalence

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

Sleep Disorders and Cognitive Impairment

edited by

Rónán O’Caoimh

and

Abbas Smiley

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 16434 | Submission Open

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

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

Association of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Older Adults’ Health

edited by

Mauro Lúcio Mazini Filho

and

Luis Leitão

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 14598 | Submission Open

Keywords: physical activity in older adults; healthy aging; sedentary behavior; frailty; multicomponent exercise; health promotion; energy metabolism; mental health in aging; resistance training; aerobic training

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

Nutrition and Diabetes: Advances in Prevention and Management

edited by

Mabitsela Hezekiel Mphasha

and Tebogo Maria Mothiba

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 13953 | Submission Open

Keywords: diabetes management; nutritional interventions; glycaemic control; personalised nutrition; low-GI diets; gut microbiome and diabetes; public health strategies for diabetes

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

Addressing Disparities in Health and Healthcare Globally

edited by

Toni Wright

and

Rajeeb Kumar Sah

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7727 | 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)

Healthy Child, Healthy Adult—Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity as a Public Health Concern

edited by

Lindsy Kass

and

Gillian McLellan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6450 | Submission Open

Keywords: children; physical activity; nutrition; sedentary behaviour; UPFs

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

Smoking and Tobacco Use: A Health Equity Perspective

edited by Uma S. Nair

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5363 | Submission Open

Keywords: smoking; tobacco use; LGBTQ+ populations; low-income/low SES; indigenous/racial and ethnic disparities; culturally tailored interventions for tobacco use; mHealth interventions; behavioral interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Digital Health Technology Supporting Process and Outcomes in Primary Care

edited by

Aikaterini Kassavou

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3716 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; primary care; behaviour change

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

The Importance of Psychosocial Work Environment for Occupational Health Promotion and Workforce Retention

edited by

Francesco Marcatto

and

Mateusz Paliga

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1907 | Submission Open

Keywords: psychosocial work environment; occupational health promotion; public health; workforce retention; work-related stress; essential public services; organizational safety; employee well-being; sustainable work

Maternal and Fetal Exposure to Air Pollution

edited by

Juan Aguilera

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1791 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution and pregnancy; maternal and fetal health; epigenetics and environmental exposures; immune dysregulation in pregnancy; climate change and perinatal health; particulate matter and birth outcomes; endocrine disruption and pregnancy; public health interventions for air pollution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Achieving Health Equity: Overcoming Barriers to Care for Underserved and Systematically Marginalized and Excluded Populations

edited by

Keyonna M. King

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1617 | Submission Open

Keywords: health disparity; health equity; underserved population; health behavior; implementation science; culturally adapted or evidence-based interventions; life expectancy; chronic diseases; maternal and child health; mortality rates

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Mental Health and Quality of Life Among Farmers

edited by Jesus Sarol,

Jo Anne G. Balanay

and

Josie M Rudolphi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1533 | Submission Open

Keywords: farmers; agricultural workers; mental health; well-being; depression; anxiety; stress; quality of life; health-seeking behaviors; psychiatry; epidemiology; health education; measurement; prevalence; risk factors; intervention; treatment; review

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Reshaping Public Mental Health After COVID-19: Equity, Innovation and Resilience

edited by

Mariyana Schoultz

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1291 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-pandemic mental health; COVID-19 recovery; mental health equity; digital mental health; trauma-informed care; public health resilience; health system innovation; community mental health; psychosocial support; service transformation

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

Occupational Burnout and Workplace Well-Being: Prevention, Detection, Assessment and Intervention Strategies

edited by

Tyrone Brian Pretorius

,

Anita Padmanabhanunni

and

Kyle Jackson

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 1259 | Submission Open

Keywords: burnout; well-being; assessment; intervention; detection; prevention

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

Environmental Determinants of Children's Respiratory Health

edited by Helen E. Wood

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open

Keywords: children’s health; respiratory health; asthma; outdoor air pollution; indoor air pollution; climate change; health and well-being; health inequalities; deprived communities; pollution mitigation strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Healthy Ageing and the Role of Modifiable Lifestyle Factors: Health Promotion, Prevention and Management

edited by

Asmita Patel

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1061 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthy ageing; modifiable lifestyle factors; health promotion; physical activity; diet; chronic disease prevention; primary healthcare; traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine; older adults

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Invisible Wounds: Addressing Veterans' Mental Health Challenges by Centering Their Experiences and Perspectives

edited by

Tracy L. Simpson

, Nicholas Livingston and Ashley C. Mog

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 859 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterans; institutional betrayal; military sexual trauma; moral injuries; stigmas; discrimination; mental health; substance use; qualitative; mixed methods

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

Public Health Implications of Sleep and Physical Activity on Mental Health Across the Lifespan

edited by

Hiroshi Kadotani

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 736 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep; mental health; well-being; activity; sports; wearable device; depression; anxiety; pediatric; geriatric

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

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

edited by Mariana Gonçalves

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 487 | 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)

Addressing Oral Health Needs in Vulnerable and Underserved Populations

edited by

Ana Neumann

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health disparities; vulnerable populations; community oral health; access to dental care; health policy; cultural competency in oral health care; oral disease prevention; social determinants of oral health; underserved populations; clinical outcomes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

New Trends in Health Status and Care Needs Among Older Adults

edited by BoRin Kim and Esther Shin

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 334 | Submission Open

Keywords: health status trajectories in later life; care needs and health care utilization; social and cultural contexts of aging; unmet health and care needs; health inequities in older adults; digital divide and aging; comparative aging research

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

Evidence-Based Approaches to Address Individual and Collective Well-Being: Innovative Research, Theory, Policy, and Assessment

edited by

Audrey J. Murrell

and Esa M. Davis

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 333 | Submission Open

Keywords: diverse perspectives and definitions of well-being; health inequalities on the local, regional, and global levels; healthcare in peripheral, rural, and remote areas; social determinants of health and well-being; vulnerable populations and wellness; community health approaches and outcomes; health-focused social justice and policy; environmental climate justice and social change

Therapeutic Effectiveness and Patient Safety

edited by Ágnes Mészáros

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 328 | Submission Open

Keywords: patient safety; therapy safety; medication management; medication reconciliation; pharmaceutical supply security; cost-effectiveness; patient education

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

Microplastics in Aquatic Systems: Environmental Fate, Exposure Pathways, and Public Health Concerns

edited by

Anh Tuan Ta

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open

Keywords: microplastics; aquatic systems; environmental fate and transport; exposure pathways; human health risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

Dietary Interventions and Nutritional Health During Pregnancy

edited by Megan Gow

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 269 | Submission Open

Keywords: diet; nutrition; lifestyle; pregnancy; antenatal; interventions; maternal health; infant; social determinants of health; implementation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

The Neural Exposome Determinants of Health Across the Lifespan

edited by

Emre Umucu

, Amol Kulkarni and

Shashwati Geed

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: neural exposome; brain health; environmental neurotoxicants; lifespan neuroscience; social determinants of health; occupational exposure; neurodevelopment; neurodegeneration; neuroinflammation; trauma

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Integrating Digital Health and Sports Science for Physical Well-Being

edited by

Jennifer L. Scheid

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 226 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; sports science; wearable technology; physical activity monitoring; mobile health (mHealth) apps; personalized interventions; augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR); physical well-being; performance and rehabilitation; health-related quality of life; physical activity promotion; sedentary behavior reduction; community health interventions; lifestyle medicine

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

Challenges and Advances in Nursing Practice: Public and Environmental Health Perspectives

edited by

Rejane C. Marques

submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open

Keywords: nursing education; nursing practice; global health; health equity and social vulnerability; health promotion; health systems resilience; nursing work environments; planetary health; public and environmental health; social and environmental determinants of health

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

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