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The American Journal of Public Health. Voted one of the 100 Most Influential Journals in Biology & Medicine over the last 100 Years.

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The November issue is now online! Select articles cover familiesโ€™ experiences of expansions and retractions of funding during the pandemic, childrenโ€™s insurance stability, expansion of the Earned Income Tax Credit for young adults, and more. ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/DqMMhkR6FA
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@umichsph
University of Michigan School of Public Health
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"We are living in a pivotal moment that is reshaping the foundation of public health," writes a group of department chairs of social and behavioral health programs from universities and colleges around the country in the American Journal of Public Health. Darrell Hudson, chair
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New research shows firearm violence is shaped by trauma, social networks, and community contextโ€”not just individual behavior. Addressing PTSD and exposure to violence is key to breaking the cycle. #GunViolencePrevention #PublicHealth ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/vQFgTFU97p
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Minoritized communities faced a dual benefits cliff as pandemic relief programs expired, losing critical supports while community-based organizations (CBOs) also saw funding vanish. Funded collaborations with CBOs are crucial for public health. ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/ssSl5kxx7h
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@VigilantFox
Vigilant Fox ๐ŸฆŠ
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George Orwell once said: โ€œJournalism is printing what someone else does not want printedโ€”everything else is public relations.โ€ While the media hides the truth, real journalism is being done by the people on ๐•. Here are 20 truth-tellers they donโ€™t want you to follow. ๐Ÿงต THREAD
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Congratulations to one of our very own editors, @nabarund for being awarded a MacArthur Fellowship!
@macfound
MacArthur Foundation
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๐Ÿฅณ Meet the 2025 MacArthur Fellows! These 22 exceptionally creative individuals expand the boundaries of knowledge, artistry, and human understanding. #MacFellow https://t.co/g8gVaaRMzG
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PublicHealthLawRsrch
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@CasonSchmit speaks about the new editorial in @AMJPublicHealth which calls for increased transparency in legal research through the development of a new @EQUATORNetwork standard. Read more: https://t.co/UzPT34GoBy
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@JHU_CGVS
Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions
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New @AMJPublicHealth study "Firearm Violence Prevention in Peril: A Call to Defend Our Public Safety Infrastructure" is out. Progress in reducing U.S. gun-related harm was driven by investments in violence prevention, research, & policy. It's now at risk.
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CyberGIS-HIV, a web-based Geographic Information System (GIS), is an application used to visually compare spacial differences, in this figure specifically HIV rates from different years (e.g. 2020 and 2026). ๐Ÿ”— : https://t.co/nbZjt2rZls
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October is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month please explore these articles that highlight suicide risk and prevention plans. ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/t5S3WoAVtK ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/yhpu2JlR1A ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/igXwMb8pQ0
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๐Ÿ“ฃ New Call for Papers on Responsible Artificial Intelligence Use for Advancing Public Health ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: January 2, 2026 ๐Ÿ”— Info: https://t.co/Q7XgXuI46Y #CallForPapers #PublicHealth #ArtificialIntelligence
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Community connectedness boosts HIV preparedness in transgender women of color in NYC. Those with strong connections are 62% more likely to consistently use condoms and 16% more likely to test for STIs. Strengthening community ties is crucial. ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/EALAJTWcZA
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๐Ÿ“ฃ New Call for Papers on Public Health Approaches to Ultra-Processed Foods ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: October 15, 2025 ๐Ÿ”— Info: https://t.co/Q7XgXuI46Y #CallForPapers #PublicHealth #Nutrition
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Discrimination goes beyond what we may think: it disrupts rest. 65% of transgender women of color in NYC reported poor sleep, with two-thirds experiencing moderate to high levels of discrimination. Bias can directly harm sleep health. ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/x8SAQkDMcr
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The October issue is now available, featuring a special section on LGBTQ+ transgender health. Articles explore the sociopolitical landscape, gender-affirming care, mental health, trans-inclusive data and clinical trials, and community connectedness. ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/4BmNFI0AzJ
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@uabsoph
UAB School of Public Health
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Emma Sartin, PhD, assistant professor in @uabhpo and researchers from @ChildrensPhila published a study in @AMJPublicHealth that found no single technology is effective in preventing all scenarios that lead to pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH): https://t.co/feVUFJSWHt
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2 months
September is National Food Safety Education Month! Check out these featured articles that highlight the importance of promoting safe food practices. ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/PZfx2RpPkI ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/zUkHn1Dwnj ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/zeHgSYvPFZ
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Californiaโ€™s flavored tobacco ban led to a 37% drop in e-cigarette nicotine sales and 11% drop in cigarette sales, with no spike in sales in neighboring states. Some flavored alternatives persist via loopholes. ๐Ÿ”—: https://t.co/P4pYGzSU5d #PublicHealth #TobaccoControl
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๐Ÿ“ฃ New Call for Papers on Efficiency in Government While Advancing Public Health. ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: December 1, 2025. ๐Ÿ”— Info: https://t.co/yvI79qY3Em #CallForPapers #PublicHealth #Government
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AJPH is thrilled to introduce Dr. Denys T. Lau as our new Editor-in-Chief! A leader in public health, Dr. Lau offers extensive experience to the Journal. Learn about his plans to advance public health research and publication here: https://t.co/cDTWB8LMyU.
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๐Ÿ“ฃ New Call for Papers on Masculinity and Public Health ๐Ÿ“… Deadline: November 15, 2025. ๐Ÿ”— Info: https://t.co/yvI79qY3Em #CallForPapers #PublicHealth
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