International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

New Advances in Epidemiology of Viral Infectious Diseases

edited by

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open

Keywords: viral infectious diseases; epidemiology; global health; health surveillance; emerging viruses; public health preparedness; outbreak investigation; event-based surveillance; health systems; infectious disease control

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

Prevention of HIV Outbreaks Among People with Risky Behaviours

edited by

Hailay Abrha Gesesew

,

Lillian Mwanri

and

Nelsensius Klau Fauk

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 257 | Submission Open

Keywords: HIV outbreaks; high-risk populations; risky behaviour; HIV prevention; key populations; conflict and humanitarian settings, and harm reduction

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

Sleep, Digital Health, and Health Equity: Innovations in Population Health Research and Care Delivery

edited by

Azizi Seixas

and Mascha Korsch

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 251 | Submission Open

Keywords: sleep health; health equity; digital health; population health informatics; artificial intelligence; machine learning; sleep disparities; circadian science; precision medicine; behavioral interventions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Public Health Innovations for Adolescent Well-Being: HIV, Sexual Health, and Psychosocial Support

edited by

Lufuno Makhado

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 237 | Submission Open

Keywords: adolescent health; HIV prevention and care; sexual and reproductive health; psychosocial support; youth-friendly health services; digital health innovations; integrated public health interventions

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

Suicide Prevention and Intervention in Older Adults

edited by

Diego De Leo

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 233 | Submission Open

Keywords: suicide; old age; men; women; risk factors; suicide imitation; depression; somatic conditions; social determinants

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

Implementing and Evaluating Digital Health Solutions in Global Health Systems

edited by Azizi A. Seixas and Waseem Abu-Ashour

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 219 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; telemedicine and telehealth; mobile health and remote monitoring; artificial intelligence in healthcare; implementation science; health services and outcomes research; health systems strengthening; healthcare quality and patient safety; health equity and access; health policy and governance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Physical and Mental Health in Childhood and Adolescence: Building Foundation for Healthy Living

edited by

Dartagnan Guedes

submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 201 | Submission Open

Keywords: health promotion; health education; health outcome; lifestyle interventions; health behaviors; biological risk factors; psychoemotional markers; health outcome tracking; children; adolescents

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

Air Pollution Exposure and Its Impact on Human Health

edited by

Nedim Durmus

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 15177 | Submission Open

Keywords: air pollution; particulate matter (PM); human health; respiratory diseases; cardiovascular diseases; environmental exposure; urban air quality; epidemiology; public health policy; pollution mitigation; climate–health interactions; wildfire smoke; extreme weather and air quality; drug pollution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care

edited by

Farinaz Havaei

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 13646 | 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)

Coping with Anxiety and Psychological Distress

edited by Lindsey M. West

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11853 | 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)

Mental Health Promotion in the Workplace

edited by Giouliana Kadra-Scalzo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8472 | 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)

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 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8108 | 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)

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 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6714 | 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)

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

edited by

Iransé Oliveira-Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3800 | 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)

Community Health Nursing and Public Health Approach

edited by

Pedro Melo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3796 | 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)

The Management of Nutrition and Obesity: Second Edition

edited by Rachel E. Scherr

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1929 | Submission Open

Keywords: food insecurity; obesity prevention; policies, systems, and environments; public health programs; food environment; social safety net programs for health; food justice

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

Utilization of Spatial Analysis and GIS to Improve Public Health

edited by Ori Gudes

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1783 | Submission Open

Keywords: GIS; spatial epidemiology; health equity; disease mapping; healthcare accessibility; environmental health; public health informatics; geospatial modelling; health risk assessment; urban health planning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Sciences)

AI Chatbots and Human Assistants for Mental Health

edited by

Luke Balcombe

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1658 | 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)

Mental Health and Wellbeing Promotion for (Im)migrant People

edited by Marie Guerda Nicolas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1209 | 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)

Public Health and Implementation Research for HIV Prevention Interventions

edited by

Geoffrey Setswe

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 969 | Submission Open

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

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

Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Infectious Diseases

edited by

Patricia Penilla-Navarro

and

Francisco Solis-Santoyo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 925 | 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)

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

edited by

Aziz Rahman

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 659 | 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)

Antimicrobial Resistance in Global Public Health: Challenges and Responses

edited by

Nopadol Precha

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 406 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); One Health; environmental microbiology; antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs); airborne microbiome; wastewater surveillance; climate change; public health policy; microbial ecology; emerging contaminants

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Climate Minds: Advancing Mental Health, Public Health Policy, and Interventions in a Warming World

edited by Fortunate Silinda and

Georgina Spies

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: climate change; mental health; climate-related psychological distress; eco-anxiety

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

Improving Healthcare Quality Across Diverse Populations

edited by Patrice Ngangue and

Tu Nguyen

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 271 | Submission Open

Keywords: healthcare quality; health equity; health systems; implementation science; quality improvement; access to care; vulnerable populations; health systems resilience

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

Public Health Strategies for Epidemiological Interventions in Women and Children

edited by Richardson Augusto Rosendo da Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 176 | Submission Open

Keywords: epidemiology; women’s health; maternal health services; child health; infant; newborn; neonatal screening; breast feeding; maternal and child health; health promotion; public health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Obesity Management in Children and Adolescents

edited by

Daniel Das Virgens Chagas

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open

Keywords: weight status; physical activity; nutrition; motor competence; metabolic health; childhood obesity; physical literacy; psychology

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

Oral Health Care, Structural Vulnerability, and Inequalities in Rural and Underserved Communities

edited by Roosevelt Da Silva Bastos

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: oral health care; structural vulnerability; health inequalities; life course epidemiology; social determinants of health; vulnerable populations; health services research; primary health care; global oral health; health systems

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

The Effects of Physical Exercise on Musculoskeletal and Cardiorespiratory Health

edited by

Estêvão Rios Monteiro

and Igor Ramathur Telles De Jesus

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 135 | Submission Open

Keywords: aged; exercise; exercise therapy; mobility limitation; physical exercise; quality of life; resistance training; strength training

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

Comprehensive Mental Health Care: Improving the Population Health

edited by Meghan K. Hamwey

submission deadline 30 Apr 2027 | Viewed by 10 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health services; access to care; behavioral health; mental health disparities; health equity; service utilization; implementation science; integrated care; digital mental health; mental health policy

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

Public Health: Rural Health Services Research—2nd Edition

edited by

David Lim

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | 11 articles | Viewed by 19754 | 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 2027 | Viewed by 819 | Submission Open

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

(This special issue belongs to the Section Environmental Health)

Advancing Mental Health Research in Low-Resource Settings: Data, Measurement, and Emerging Approaches

edited by Monica Swahn

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 296 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; low-resource settings; data science; measurement; epidemiology; longitudinal research; environmental exposures; mixed methods

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

Exercise and Functional Training for Health Promotion and Rehabilitation

edited by

David Cruz-Díaz

submission deadline 1 May 2027 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: exercise-based interventions; functional training; health promotion; health-related quality of life; exercise prescription; behavioral adherence; community-based interventions; lifestyle medicine; musculoskeletal rehabilitation; healthy aging; digital health

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

Improving Oral Health for Older Adults

edited by

Martin Lipsky

and

Man Hung

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3255 | 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)

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 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1580 | 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)

Health and Safety Promotion at the Workplace

edited by Elizabeth Stratton

submission deadline 30 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1028 | 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)

Research on Suicide Assessment, Prevention and Management

edited by

Masahito Fushimi

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 8 articles | Viewed by 16831 | 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)

Achieving Effective Fall Prevention and Intervention for Older Adults

edited by Nise Ribeiro Marques

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5268 | Submission Open

Keywords: fall prevention; older adults; aging; public health intervention; mobility; injury prevention; community health; assistive technologies; multidisciplinary care; geriatric health

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

Infection Prevention and Control in Health Care

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

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4632 | 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)

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

edited by Kristen Jacklin and Cliff Whetung

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3097 | 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)

Physical Activity and Its Association with Health in University Students

edited by

Thiago Ferreira de Sousa

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2302 | Submission Open

Keywords: university students; physical activity; cross-sectional studies; longitudinal studies; intervention; health

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

The Effects of Urban and/or Rural Living Environments on Mental Health and Suicide Risk Across All Ages

edited by

Richard Alan Sharpe

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1920 | Submission Open

Keywords: mental health; self-harm; suicide; risk; prevention; rural; urban and environment

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

Substance Misuse and Mental Health Among Young Adults

edited by

Andrea L. Paiva

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1843 | Submission Open

Keywords: young adults; substance misuse; mental health; prevention; harm reduction; cannabis; depression; college students; health disparities; community-based research

(This special issue belongs to the Section Global Health)

Rehabilitation Approaches to Reduce Frailty and Promote Healthy Aging

edited by

Luiz Alberto Forgiarini-Júnior

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1292 | Submission Open

Keywords: frailty syndrome; rehabilitation; aging; health promotion; physiotherapy

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

Challenges in Addressing Maternal and Infant Health Disparities

edited by Jessica Bishop-Royse

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1024 | 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)

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

edited by Anna Castaldo and Stefano Eleuteri

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 619 | 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 2027 | Viewed by 473 | 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)

Reducing Global Inequalities in Breast Cancer: Health Promotion for Patients with Breast Disease—Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

edited by

Emma Wilson

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: breast cancer; breast screening; breast health promotion; breast cancer prevention; breast cancer surgery; global breast cancer inequalities; genetic breast cancer; breast cancer surgery; breast cancer treatment; breast health education

Digital Innovations for Enhancing Healthcare Delivery and System Performance

edited by

Styliani Geronikolou

,

Themis Exarchos

and

George Drosatos

submission deadline 31 May 2027 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital health; healthcare delivery; health-system performance; artificial intelligence; telemedicine and mHealth; clinical decision support; interoperability; privacy-preserving analytics; implementation science; bioethics

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

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