About the Journal

The Journal of Critical Public Health (JCPH) is a fully peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes empirical research and debate. We consider submissions from any discipline or perspective, so long as authors engage critically with the theory, practice or implications of public health.  We recognise that both 'public health' and 'critical scholarship' are contested  concepts.  We are particularly interested in submissions which: take power seriously; provide innovative perspectives; have implications for policy and practice; and/or question taken-for-granted concepts.   

The journal is published by the international Critical Public Health Network in Edinburgh, UK (https://cphn.net/), ISSN 3033-3997. 

VACATION ALERT: The Journal of Critical Public Health will be on vacation until August 18, 2025. While the OJS platform will remain open for submissions, articles may not be processed during this time and communication will be minimal. Thank you for your understanding.

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