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American Journal of Public Health increases its impact, rises in rank among peer journals

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JUL 25 2019

New data from Journal Citation Reports show that the American Journal of Public Health rose among the ranks of peer journals in 2018.

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July 2019 Highlights

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JUL 18 2019

Read new AJPH research on PrEP access deserts, opioid misuse, food security and Medicaid expansion, e-cigarette use demographics and more.

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American Lung Association, American Public Health Association taking legal action against EPA on dangerous ‘ACE’ rule

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JUL 08 2019

APHA and the American Lung Association filed a lawsuit challenging EPA repeal of the Clean Power Plan

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AJPH publishes mental health supplement

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JUN 26 2019

“Improving Population Mental Health in the 21st Century”

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APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity awards 10 advocacy scholarships

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JUN 25 2019

APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity is proud to announce the 10 recipients of its Speak for Health Advocacy Bootcamp Scholarship.

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AJPH June 2019 Highlights

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JUN 20 2019

AJPH publishes research on marijuana use increases, nutrition labeling, barbershop HIV intervention and more.

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House minibus appropriations bill supports public health with important funding increases

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JUN 19 2019

Funding proposal would strengthen key public health agencies with increases to HHS, CDC, HRSA and other programs

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15 Health and Medical Organizations Decry U.S. EPA's Finalization of ACE Rule

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JUN 19 2019

EPA finalizes dangerous replacement for the Clean Power Plan

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New APHA Press book focuses on the laboratory’s role with communicable diseases

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MAY 30 2019

Laboratory practice book published as companion to CCDM

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AJPH May 2019 Highlights

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MAY 16 2019

AJPH publishes new research on tobacco industry-funded research, heroin overdose decline, global health aid and U.S. image, ACA disability disparities.

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APHA calls on Congress to ban asbestos

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MAY 08 2019

APHA testifies before Congress in support of a bill to protect the public from exposure to asbestos

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House Labor-HHS-Education FY 2020 funding bill invests in public health; shows promise for building healthier nation, says APHA

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APR 30 2019

APHA strongly supports funding increases for key public health agencies and programs outlined in the House Labor-HHS-Education fiscal year 2020 appropriations bill.

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AJPH April 2019 Highlights

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APR 18 2019

AJPH research examines lead in NYC public housing, Hurricane Maria deaths, Ohio refugee lead levels and more

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APHA applauds Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019

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APR 16 2019

APHA applauds Reps. Pallone and Rep. Donna for introducing Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019

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APHA kicks off National Public Health Week 2019

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APR 01 2019

APHA and hundreds of partners across the country kicked off National Public Health Week, April 1-7, to celebrate and advocate for public health.

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New release from APHA Press examines oral health of 49 million Americans as a social justice issue

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MAR 26 2019

Oral health book presents a picture of need and a program of intervention

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AJPH March 2019 Highlights

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MAR 21 2019

Research on texting-while-driving bans, yoga use, dairy milk in school breakfasts and greenhouse gas emissions, pregnancy outcomes in prison, and more

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President’s budget would hinder public health programs, says APHA

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MAR 11 2019

Proposed budget slashes public health funding, weakens U.S. ability to tackle public health challenges

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New APHA report finds gaps in children’s environmental health services

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MAR 06 2019

Study offers a snapshot of children's environmental health services

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APHA opposes Title X changes restricting access to basic reproductive and sexual health services

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FEB 25 2019

Changes to the rule will make it harder for low-income women to access cancer screenings, STI treatment and testing, contraception and more.

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AJPH publishes supplement on health promotion research

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FEB 21 2019

“Accelerating the Evolution of Health Promotion Research”

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AJPH February 2019 Highlights

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FEB 21 2019

AJPH publishes research on transfat regulations, ACA and uninsurance among women, emergency behavioral services in Chicago, Caribbean health and more

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APHA mourns the loss of William Carter Jenkins, public health leader and health disparities advocate

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FEB 19 2019

William Carter Jenkins was an extraordinary public health leader and a lifelong advocate for addressing racism and eliminating health disparities.

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Aetna foundation, APHA and the National Association of Counties Unveil Winners of National Health Challenge

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FEB 12 2019

Healthiest Cities and Counties Challenge awards $1.5 million to local solutions addressing social determinants of health