American Journal of Public Health Citation Rate 2026
0090-0036
eISSN 0271-4353
American Public Health Association
US
Q2 Quartile Established Impact
About American Journal of Public Health
American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations and Health disparities and outcomes, published by American Public Health Association in US, catalogued under ISSN 0090-0036 (e-ISSN 0271-4353). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.24 (Q2 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track. OpenAlex records 29,776 works and 1,335,783 citations, with an h-index of 421.
American Journal of Public Health Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
American Journal of Public Health has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 2.24, placing it in the Q2 quartile within the Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
American Journal of Public Health operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in American Journal of Public Health should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare American Journal of Public Health against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for American Journal of Public Health
- This journal covers Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations, Health disparities and outcomes, Healthcare Policy and Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0090-0036 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 0271-4353 |
| Publisher | American Public Health Association |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
American Journal of Public Health is published by American Public Health Association and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, American Journal of Public Health is classified under Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations, Health disparities and outcomes, Healthcare Policy and Management and Public Health Policies and Education.
American Journal of Public Health is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 2.237.
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.237 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Jul 12, 2026
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