Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association
Call for Submissions: Chronic Disease & Lifestyle Modification
CALL FOR PAPERS
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, seven of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. are chronic diseases, including heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, stroke and diabetes. Modifiable lifestyle behaviors (e.g., lack or exercise or physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, drinking too much alcohol, and receipt of preventive health screenings) are related to the incidence, morbidity, and mortality of several of these conditions. A partnership approach promoting cross-disciplinary or “team science” is needed to address the complex factors influencing these behaviors and outcomes.
The Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association (jGPHA) announces a call for submissions related to chronic diseases. The goal of this issue is to enhance the understanding of public health researchers, policymakers, and practitioners of the chronic disease burden in Georgia.
For the Spring 2017 issue, jGPHA seeks full manuscripts, brief reports, research protocols, and practice notes addressing (but not limited to) the following topics:
Asthma
Adolescent and school health
Cancer
Chronic disease control in health systems
Culture and health
Diabetes
Nutrition/dietary intake
Health inequities/disparities
Health literacy
Hypertension
Injuries
Mental Health
Overweight/obesity
Physical activity
Spirituality and health
Social determinants of health
Social marketing/health communication
Stroke
Tobacco
Training and workforce development
Uses of technology
INVITED EDITORIAL
Jean C. O’Connor, JD, MPH, DrPH, Chronic Disease Prevention Director for the Georgia Department of Public Health, will provide an editorial for the special issue.
PUBLICATION TIMELINE
February 15, 2017 Call for Papers
March 20, 2017 Earliest Possible Submission
April 1, 2017 Submission Deadline
May 1, 2017 Peer-Review Notification
May 15, 2017 Camera Ready Proofs
June 15, 2017 On-Line Publication
Authors are advised to click the links below to review jGPHA publishing and submission information: Publishing Information|Submit a Manuscript to GPHA and download the manuscript templates: Full Manuscript|Brief Report|Research Protocol|Practice Notes.