American Journal of Preventive Medicine

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is the official journal of the American College of Preventive Medicine and the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research. It publishes articles in the areas of prevention research, teaching, practice and policy. Original research is published on interventions aimed at the prevention of chronic and acute disease and the promotion of individual and community health. Of particular emphasis are papers that address the primary and secondary prevention of important clinical, behavioral and public health issues such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women''s health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and substance use disorders. Papers also address educational initiatives aimed at improving the ability of health professionals to provide effective clinical prevention and public health services. Papers on health services research pertinent to prevention and public health are also published. The journal also publishes official policy statements from the two co-sponsoring organizations, review articles, media reviews, and editorials. Finally, the journal periodically publishes supplements and special theme issues devoted to areas of current interest to the prevention community.

《American Journal of Preventive Medicine》是美国预防医学学院和预防教学与研究协会的官方期刊。它发表预防研究、教学、实践和政策领域的文章。发表了关于旨在预防慢性和急性疾病以及促进个人和社区健康的干预措施的原创研究。特别强调的是涉及重要临床、行为和公共卫生问题的一级和二级预防的论文，例如伤害和暴力、传染病、妇女健康、吸烟、久坐行为和体力活动、营养、糖尿病、肥胖、和物质使用障碍。论文还讨论了旨在提高卫生专业人员提供有效临床预防和公共卫生服务的能力的教育举措。还发表了与预防和公共卫生相关的卫生服务研究论文。该杂志还发表两个共同主办组织的官方政策声明、评论文章、媒体评论和社论。最后，该杂志定期出版增刊和专题期刊，专门针对预防界当前感兴趣的领域。