The Pan American Journal of Public Health is the public health journal most cited and consulted by experts in Latin America and the Caribbean. It provides information on the most recent advances in public health research in the Americas, including breakthroughs in combating disease, up-to-date health profiles, emerging health trends, and other public health news from the Americas. The Journal publishes original, peer-reviewed research articles in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with an English-language abstract for each article in Spanish or Portuguese.
Topics that frequently appear in the Journal include: infectious diseases, health promotion, food and nutrition, health economics, maternal and infant health, new vaccines, health systems and services, mental health, noncommunicable diseases, disasters, and women’s health.