Topic Editors

Dr. Mingyang Wu
Department of Maternal and Child Health, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, No.172 Tongzipo Road, Changsha 410013, China
Dr. Yanling Deng
Gangarosa Department of Environmental Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA

Environmental Exposure and Health Risks for Vulnerable Populations

Abstract submission deadline
31 August 2026
Manuscript submission deadline
31 October 2026
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Topic Information

Dear Colleagues,

Individuals differ in their susceptibility to environmental exposure, with susceptible subgroups such as pregnant women, fetuses, children, adolescents, and frail populations facing heightened health threats due to their increased vulnerability. Rigorously designed epidemiological, toxicological, and clinical studies are critical to establishing scientific inference, unraveling the mechanisms linking environmental exposure to health risks in these populations, and providing evidence for addressing environmental health inequalities. This Topic focuses on environmental exposure and health risks in vulnerable populations. It considers the growing complexity of environmental contaminants, with combined risks from traditional and emerging pollutants posing persistent threats to susceptible groups. We welcome original research, reviews, commentaries, and short communications addressing these challenges, with topics including (but not limited to) the following:

  • Public health and health impact assessment and environmental epidemiology;
  • Environmental risk assessments and management.

Dr. Mingyang Wu
Dr. Yanling Deng
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • emerging contaminants
  • endocrine disruptors
  • persistent organic pollutant
  • air pollutants
  • heavy metals
  • disinfection byproducts
  • ambient temperature
  • artificial light at night
  • screen exposure
  • cross-sectional study
  • cohort study
  • toxicological study
  • vulnerable populations

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
ijerph
- 8.5 2004 27.8 Days CHF 2500 Submit
Journal of Xenobiotics
jox
4.4 6.0 2011 27.6 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Toxics
toxics
4.1 6.4 2013 18.1 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Children
children
2.1 3.8 2014 15.6 Days CHF 2400 Submit
Metabolites
metabolites
3.7 6.9 2011 14.4 Days CHF 2700 Submit
Sustainability
sustainability
3.3 7.7 2009 19.3 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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