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The American Journal of Public Health (AJPH) is dedicated to the publication of original work in research, research methods, and program evaluation in the field of public health. On this page, we share AJPH articles, as well as news stories that cite AJPH research.

As of 2024, 14 states allow recreational cannabis delivery, while 26 states + DC permit medical cannabis delivery. Polic...
01/17/2025

As of 2024, 14 states allow recreational cannabis delivery, while 26 states + DC permit medical cannabis delivery. Policies vary widely, shaping access for patients and consumers.

Access the full review of state-level policies that regulate the direct delivery of recreational and medical cannabis in the United States here: https://buff.ly/40AE2ZW

A new AJPH study found that by 2021, most US states had modified or ended the federal lifetime SNAP ban for those with f...
01/16/2025

A new AJPH study found that by 2021, most US states had modified or ended the federal lifetime SNAP ban for those with felony drug convictions. Yet, stringent rules persist in some states, raising concerns about impacts on nutrition and recovery.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/42jylRp

New study reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic worsened firearm violence in communities historically redlined as "risky" fo...
01/15/2025

New study reveals how the COVID-19 pandemic worsened firearm violence in communities historically redlined as "risky" for investment. Public health needs to address systemic inequities to prevent compounding harm during crises.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/40haM9k

Now online: AJPH's February issue with a special section on redlining and whiteness. Explore articles on the legacy of f...
01/08/2025

Now online: AJPH's February issue with a special section on redlining and whiteness.

Explore articles on the legacy of firearm violence, whiteness affecting US health inequities, SNAP benefit limits for those with felony convictions, cannabis delivery laws, HIV trends in metropolitan cities, telehealth medication abortion services, and more.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3DWCVuE

Notes From the Field: The Communities That HEAL (CTH) intervention boosted naloxone distribution by 79% compared to usua...
12/12/2024

Notes From the Field: The Communities That HEAL (CTH) intervention boosted naloxone distribution by 79% compared to usual care in communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis. Evidence-based approaches save lives.

https://buff.ly/3BmVJCC

The 2025 AJPH Think Tank application is live! The AJPH Think Tank collaborates with our Editor-in-Chief and Editorial te...
12/11/2024

The 2025 AJPH Think Tank application is live! The AJPH Think Tank collaborates with our Editor-in-Chief and Editorial team to contribute to the publications process.

Join next year's cohort to gain experience in scientific publishing!

Application: https://buff.ly/4fbOHhR
Deadline: December 23, 2024

Now online: the January issue of AJPHThis issue features a special section on displacements caused by natural disasters....
12/06/2024

Now online: the January issue of AJPH

This issue features a special section on displacements caused by natural disasters.

Select articles cover the drivers and disparities in disaster displacement.

Other articles in this issue address naloxone distribution, urban reforestation, health monitoring data, long-acting reversible contraception, and more.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3VujyPM

An open access special issue on Protecting Populations at High Risk for Severe COVID-19 is out now! The Morehouse School...
11/20/2024

An open access special issue on Protecting Populations at High Risk for Severe COVID-19 is out now! The Morehouse School of Medicine highlights health inequities with the goal of reducing populations at high risk for severe COVID-19.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fVMI1R

From 2014–2023, 400 sugar-sweetened beverage policies were proposed across state, local, and Tribal levels. Most enacted...
11/20/2024

From 2014–2023, 400 sugar-sweetened beverage policies were proposed across state, local, and Tribal levels. Most enacted policies focused on kids' meals, nutrition standards, and education. California & New York led the charge.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/40VNZ4C

Discriminatory laws harm health across marginalized groups, yet they’re often analyzed in isolation. A new article calls...
11/19/2024

Discriminatory laws harm health across marginalized groups, yet they’re often analyzed in isolation. A new article calls for an intersectional approach to tackle these overlapping systems of oppression—and urges health care to take a stand.

🔗: https://buff.ly/3Cx2LVC

Redlining’s legacy lives on: study finds that after COVID-19, fatal firearm violence surged in neighborhoods once deemed...
11/18/2024

Redlining’s legacy lives on: study finds that after COVID-19, fatal firearm violence surged in neighborhoods once deemed "risky" by discriminatory policies. Systemic inequality compounds shocks—time to reinvest in marginalized communities.

https://buff.ly/3AJglVc

The December issue of AJPH is now online.This issue features a special section on state laws targeting marginalized grou...
11/07/2024

The December issue of AJPH is now online.

This issue features a special section on state laws targeting marginalized groups. Select articles cover the scientific study of public health law as well as applying an intersectionality framework in health research. Other articles in this issue address sugar-sweetened beverage policies, injuries associated with e-bikes, employer demand and desired skills for public health graduates, drug overdose, and more.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3Cbj3TK

Since October 2022, the Boston Public Health Commission has been implementing a neighborhood-level wastewater-based epid...
11/05/2024

Since October 2022, the Boston Public Health Commission has been implementing a neighborhood-level wastewater-based epidemiology program to tackle COVID-19 inequities. Collecting samples twice weekly from 11 sites, researchers uncovered insights that can guide targeted strategies for residents.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/4fxQcHS

From February 2021 to June 2022, SCALE-UP Utah used text messaging to reach 107,846 patients across 28 clinics, addressi...
11/04/2024

From February 2021 to June 2022, SCALE-UP Utah used text messaging to reach 107,846 patients across 28 clinics, addressing COVID-19 health equity for marginalized communities.

Read the full article about the public health intervention here: https://buff.ly/4fPZyin

📊 A new study reveals factors impacting COVID-19 vaccination rates in US community health centers. Key findings: site ch...
10/24/2024

📊 A new study reveals factors impacting COVID-19 vaccination rates in US community health centers. Key findings: site characteristics (like location and patient volume) and patient demographics (race, age, income) play crucial roles in vaccine uptake. Community health centers remain vital for vaccination efforts.

Read more: https://buff.ly/4f9oXms

An open access special issue on Narrowing The Gap Between Cannabis Science and Policy is out now! The CDC funded issue f...
10/23/2024

An open access special issue on Narrowing The Gap Between Cannabis Science and Policy is out now! The CDC funded issue focuses on decreasing the knowledge gap between the policy and research surrounding cannabis.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/3NBTfTj

🚨 New insights on wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) for SARS-CoV-2 in jails! 🦠 Four facilities, varying in size and de...
10/23/2024

🚨 New insights on wastewater-based surveillance (WBS) for SARS-CoV-2 in jails!

🦠 Four facilities, varying in size and design, successfully detected early outbreak signals. Key challenges included funding and architecture. WBS could be a game-changer for monitoring infectious diseases in carceral settings.

Read more here: https://buff.ly/4gTGkJR

A recent study shows that Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) American adults have higher odds of reporting cognitiv...
10/18/2024

A recent study shows that Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) American adults have higher odds of reporting cognitive difficulties compared to other racial/ethnic groups. This highlights the need for a separate MENA checkbox in health surveys to better address these disparities.

https://buff.ly/402NvJB

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