JPHP welcomes unsolicited original scientific and policy contributions on all topics relevant to public health (meaning population health). It seeks manuscripts focused on policy issues of interest to public health professionals, policymakers, program participants, advocates, and scholars. The journal's primary interest is in presenting insightful and original papers that contain important discussions of and contributions to policy thinking for protecting or improving the health of populations around the world. Studies of the delivery, organization or financing of medical care are among priorities for publication in JPHP only if these are linked to the health of populations. New authors are particularly encouraged to enter debates about how to improve the health of populations and reduce health disparities.

Publishing frequency: Quarterly