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Planning to submit to AJPH's Call for Abstracts on Microplastics, Community Health, and Public Health Actions? Join our informational webinar for editorial guidance, submission tips, and a live Q&A. 📅 October 15, 2026 🕓 4:15–5:15 PM ET / 1:15–2:15 PM PT

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The November issue is now online! This issue features a special section on politics and public health. Select articles cover the politicization of public health, cross-partisanship, bureaucratic violence, and polarized vaccine policymaking. Read more at the link below ⬇️

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Catch up on recent research in the American Journal of Public Health on intimate partner violence (IPV) and public health's role in IPV prevention. Read the articles below 👇

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Join the AJPH's Student Think Tank for the live podcast of "The Making of a Paper," focused on AI and public health! 🎙️ 📅 October 6, 2026 🕓 4-5 PM EST Join via the QR code or the link in the thread 👇

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

An open access special issue in partnership with The deBeaumont Foundation on the realties and perspectives of the governmental public health workforce is out now! Read more: ajph.aphapublications.org/toc/ajph/116...

The Supplement 5 cover features smiling female nurse in a medical team meeting in a hospital conference room.

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Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition @pifcoalition.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A new analysis by @univmiami.bsky.social experts details how the Trump administration’s new public charge regulation threatens the health of millions of U.S. citizen children and the wellbeing of their families. Read more via @amjpublichealth.bsky.social: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/....

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Pandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The biggest hurdles faced by US health departments in the 2024-25 #H5N1 outbreak: 🎦 At-risk population surveillance 🐓 Lack of zoonotic strategies 🏗️ Preparedness infrastructure ⏱️ Future response capacity Read our publication in @amjpublichealth.bsky.social: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/epdf/10....

Table 1 lists 37 interview participants by primary role in health or agriculture departments; most were infectious disease or epidemiology staff (14).

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School of Public Health at the University of Maryland @publichealthumd.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

@amjpublichealth.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief Denys Lau packed the room at UMD! Lau shared AJPH’s future focus and the ongoing importance of #equity and nonpartisan scientific inquiry. His advice to SPH students? “Use AI thoughtfully. But don’t let it take your voice away.” @eurekalert.bsky.social

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📣 AJPH Call for Papers: “Advancing Health Equity by Deconstructing Whiteness: White Racial Heterogeneity and Public Health” 📅 Submission deadline: January 15, 2027. #publichealth #healthequity #AJPH #callforpapers

AJPH call for papers requesting manuscripts for a featured section on advancing health equity by deconstructing whiteness and examining white racial heterogeneity in public health; lists topic examples and notes submissions due January 15, 2027.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

How should we think about health and social policies to address firearm suicide mortality among Black and White men? Check out episode 4 of the "The Making of a Paper" podcast ft. Kelsey Witmeier from the AJPH Student Think Tank in conversation with Carmen Gutierrez from UNC at Chapel Hill 👇

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

💡 AJPH October 2026 issue examines “Advancing Responsible Artificial Intelligence” 🎥 Learn more about this timely featured section exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be developed and used responsibly to advance public health. ⬇️ See below for the Table of Contents.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Have you read these AJPH papers examining Medicaid expansion and firearm suicide mortality, state-level policies on suicide prevention training, and screen time, online harassment, and suicidal ideation among college students? Links below 👇

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

How did the authors decide which variables to include in their analysis of Medicaid expansion and firearm suicide mortality among Black and White men? Check episode 4 of "The Making of a Paper" podcast series ft. Hridith Sudev, Carmen Gutierrez, Emily Rippey, and Lauren Caton 👇

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The October issue is now online! This issue features a special section on advancing responsible artificial intelligence. Select articles cover ethical use of AI, the environmental and health costs of AI, and AI tools used for nutrition and mortality research. Read more at the link below ⬇️

A woman holding a sign protesting data centers; AJPH cover with the headline "Advancing Responsible Artificial Intelligence."

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

AJPH is hosting an informational webinar for our call for papers, “HIV and Aging in Diverse Communities: Prevention, Treatment, and Care”. We’ll share more about the featured section and answer questions from prospective authors. 📅 Wed, September 9, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM ET / 8:00–9:00 AM PT

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📣 CALL FOR PAPERS on “Microplastics, Community Health, and Public Health Actions” ⏰ Submissions due by 12/15/2026 🔗 See comment below ⬇️ #callforpapers #publichealth #microplastics

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

An open access special issue on exploring creative strategies to connect health practitioners and public health agencies specifically in communities who have been historically marginalized is out now! Read more: ajph.aphapublications.org/toc/ajph/116...

The Supplement 4 cover features Community Health Workers and other members of the evaluation team build community while learning to facilitate digital storytelling.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

⚙️ AJPH September 2026 issue examines “Government Efficiency and Public Health” 🎥 Listen to AJPH Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Denys Lau, and Deputy Editor of Special Supplements, Dr. Steve Fiala, discuss this timely featured section. ⬇️ See comment below for the Table of Contents.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

📣 AJPH Call for Papers on Microplastics, Community Health, and Public Health Actions 📅 Submissions due on December 15, 2026 AJPH invites submissions on the public health implications of and interventions for microplastics across different age cohorts over the life course. Read the full CFP below!

AJPH Call for Papers soliciting submissions for a special issue on microplastics, community health, and public health actions—topics include exposure, disparities, methods, policy, and interventions; submissions due December 15, 2026, with website and editor contact provided.

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UW Collaborative for Reproductive Equity (CORE) @wisccore.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Multiple studies show that infant mortality increased 📈 in states with abortion bans after the #Dobbs decision. @amjpublichealth.bsky.social buff.ly/OmWl3EX @jama.com buff.ly/WJuFVg7 🔍️ States with and without health exceptions to their bans saw the same increase in infant deaths. #TeachingTuesday

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month! 💉 Check out some articles published in AJPH examining social determinants of vaccination, efforts to address vaccination disparities, and “vaccine deserts." Linked in the comments 👇

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A study of 48,000+ U.S. adults linked ultraprocessed foods to chronic disease and higher mortality—even after accounting for diet quality and nutrients like sugar or sodium. Read more at the link below ⬇️

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The September issue is now online! This issue features a special section on government efficiency and public health. Select articles cover defining efficiency, retrenchment on system capacity, and technology, partnerships, and public engagement. Check it out at the link below ⬇️

A frayed twine bow tying two heavy metal chain links, symbolizing fragile public-health systems holding under fiscal constraints; AJPH cover with the headline "Advancing Public Health Under Fiscal Constraint."

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A new study found that 2021–2024 median drive times to 14+ week abortion facilities rose from 25 to 45 minutes, with drops in the Northeast and big increases in the South. ⬇️ Read more at the link below.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

✨ AJPH Student Think Tank’s “The Making of a Paper” podcast features a conversation with Dr. Margaret M. Sugg and Sophia C. Ryan of Appalachian State University about their recent article in the June 2026 issue of AJPH. Listen to the full podcast episode in the comments!

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

👥 AJPH August 2026 issue examines “Masculinity in the 21st Century and Beyond” 🎥 Listen to AJPH Associate Editor Tanya Telfair LeBlanc, PhD, MS, discuss this special section and the growing challenges facing boys and men in education, employment, health, and forming meaningful human relationships.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

July is UV Awareness Month! Check out these AJPH articles and editorials that explore the intersection between UV exposure and the built environment, occupation, legislation, and policy (linked below).

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Episode three of The Making of a Paper is now live! Co-hosted by Elizabeth Rojo and Hrdith Sudev, this episode takes a look behind the scenes of a recent AJPH publication with authors Dr. Maggie Sugg and Sophie Ryan. Link is provided below!

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out these AJPH articles and editorials that explore the intersection between mental health and LGBTQ+ identity, racial/ethnic minorities, and migrants (linked below).

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

A new open access collections page is avalible to explore! This collection also features new data from the PH WINS Islands Pilot—the first time PH WINS was fielded in U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States. 🔗 buff.ly/OIzX3q1? @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

In our July issue, Dr. Kelly Brownell argues litigation may be essential to hold ultraprocessed food companies accountable—much like tobacco and opioid lawsuits did before. Read the open access article at the link below ⬇️

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

After Hurricane Helene, emergency department visits for alcohol- and anxiety-related conditions increased across rural Western North Carolina, with alcohol-related visits rising 35% immediately and 47% during early hurricane recovery.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

🤝 Intergenerational Relationships, Aging, & Public Health 👥 Join us for our second informational webinar on the joint Call for Abstracts with AJPH and JWA! ⬇️ Call for Abstracts in the comments below ⬇️

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

The Supplement 3 cover features Santo Nieves, middle, as he picks items to fill a client’s order at the Pilsen Food Pantry on Chicago’s South Ashland Avenue on April 1, 2026.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

New research argues ultraprocessed foods aren’t just harming human health—they’re fueling plastic pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate damage across the food system. Read the open access article at the link below ⬇️

Image of a granola bar on a yellow background with the following text next to it: Plastic pollution. Biodiversity loss. Climate emissions. All linked to the ultraprocessed food industry.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🍽️ AJPH July 2026: “Ultraprocessed Foods and Corporate Influence” 🎥 Listen to AJPH Associate Editor Dr. Nicholas Chartres discuss this landmark special issue examining how ultraprocessed food consumption affects public health. ⬇️ See comment below for the Table of Contents.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A new case study found Philip Morris applied tobacco industry strategies—including reward engineering and child-focused marketing—to develop Lunchables and other ultraprocessed foods. Read the article at the link below ⬇️

An image of Lunchables sandwich crackers and a burned out cigarette with the text, What do Lunchables and cigarettes have in common? More than you think...

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

📣 AJPH Call for Papers on HIV in Aging Communities 📅 Submissions due on September 18, 2026 AJPH invites submissions on innovative approaches to HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and related public health implications among older adults. Read the full CFP at the link below ⬇️

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A new study of 5,000+ older U.S. adults linked higher ultraprocessed food intake to greater risks of dementia and cognitive decline. Read more: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/epdf/10....

An older man is pictured eating a hashbrown with the text, "What we eat may shape how we age cognitively. Higher intake of ultraprocessed food is now associated with: dementia, cognitive impairment, and poorer cognitive aging

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Between 2018-2022, homicide rates among women increased by 60% since 2014 and were two-times higher among Non-Hispanic Black and American Indian/Alaska Native women. Firearms were predominantly used in these deaths (67.9%), which were most often perpetrated by males (92.5%).

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A new machine learning study found the foods perceived as most addictive were overwhelmingly ultraprocessed—and high in refined carbs, fat, and energy density. Read more here: ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/...

Image of chocolate chip cookie with words next to it that read, It's not just a lack of willpower...Why are some foods so hard to stop eating?

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

📢 WEBINAR: Intergenerational Relationships, Aging, & Public Health Join AJPH and Journal of Women & Aging editors on June 11, 2026, from 3:00–3:30 PM EST / 12:00–12:30 PM PST for a Call for Abstracts webinar. Check out the flyer for the Zoom link, password, and details.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

A new U.S. survey found broad bipartisan support for warning labels, restricting ads to children, and stronger regulation of ultraprocessed foods. Read more at the link below ⬇️

An image of french fries is overlaid with the following text, "Americans across the aisle agree on one thing: ultraprocessed foods are harmful."

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join the livestream for AJPH's launch of cutting edge research on the harms of ultraprocessed food – starting now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ai4O...

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Featured in our July issue: Ultraprocessed foods are driving chronic disease—and the companies behind them shape policy, science, and public perception. This is bigger than personal choice. Check out the featured section on ultraprocessed foods at the link below!

Kids at school being served lunchables. Text over the image reads: "Ultraprocessed food is not a diet issue. It is about how products are engineered, marketed, and sold in ways that affect our health nationwide."

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Check out the inaugural episode of the AJPH Student Think Tank Podcast series "The Making of a Paper". This podcast series takes listeners behind-the-scenes with researchers whose papers are hot off the press with AJPH. Listen now on Soundcloud or Spotify! (links below)

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Kayla is a Special Olympics Health Messenger who is discussing how Special Olympics PATH to Health Equity is a way to address the barriers that contribute to health disparities for people with IDD. She highlights how true health is well rounded, not just one thing.

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Over the past several months, the American Journal of Public Health has highlighted a wide range of timely and important public health topics. Check out these recent issues! #Trust #PublicHealth #LGBTQHealth #ReproductiveHealth #PublicHealthStudents #Race #ClimateChange

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🌎 The June 2026 issue examines “Climate Change and Health Inequities” ⬇️ This Roadmap Editorial introduces the issue’s featured section on climate change & health inequities, highlighting how environmental threats are not experienced equally across communities. ⬇️ Link below

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AJPH @amjpublichealth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month! Check out these articles and editorials that explore LGBTQ+ flourishing, advancing LGBTQ+ health equity, and sexual and gender-diverse migrant health (linked below).

Featured research topics for LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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