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PCD 20th Anniversary Collection
This year Preventing Chronic Disease celebrates its 20th anniversary. The journal, founded in 2004, was originally charged to publish peer-reviewed content with the public health practitioner in mind. Over many years and many changes this has remained one of the journal’s paramount goals. In celebration of PCD’s platinum anniversary and to honor that mission, this collection features the journal’s first “Dr. Lynne S. Wilcox Paper of the Year” winners, named for PCD’s founding Editor in Chief, which recognizes outstanding publications from state and local health department authors. PCD has selected winners in 2 categories: Research and Evaluation. The journal congratulates Dr Julia Caldwell and colleagues, authors of the Evaluation winner, “Health Behavior Changes Among Adults in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, Los Angeles County, California.” PCD also congratulates Dr Arran Hamlet and associates, authors of the Research winner, “Estimating the Burden and Distribution of Post–COVID-19 Condition in Washington State, March 2020–October 2023.”
PCD’s anniversary collection also highlights 30 additional seminal articles published in the journal over the past 20 years. Although it is impossible to feature the many publications that fall into this category, those included showcase the journal’s progress over the years and include articles that received a high number of citations, were most talked about in the media or on social media, and described PCD’s accomplishments and future directions. The journal’s progression is also reflected in the increase of its impact factor and journal rankings over time. PCD now ranks in the top 11% of journals in the category of Public, Environmental, and Occupational Health, according to Journal of Citation Reports. In Scimago Journal & Country Ranking (SJR), PCD ranks in the top 8% of US open-access journals, the top 10% of all US journals, and the top 7% of journals worldwide in the Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health category.
PCD’s success is the result of the expertise and commitment of many dedicated public health professionals. The journal has been fortunate to have unwavering and enthusiastic support from senior leadership in CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. From the very beginning, the Center’s leadership recognized the importance of the journal as a place not only for the best peer-reviewed research in chronic disease but also as a space to highlight the work of practitioners in the field, including state and local health departments, nurses and clinicians, pharmacists, and community health workers. The journal’s success is also possible thanks to PCD’s staff members, many of whom have been with the journal since its inception. Their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience provide the very best in scientific editing, publication management, technical innovation, and health communications and outreach.
The number of volunteers serving as Associate Editors and as members of PCD’s Editorial Board has increased over the years, reflecting the journal’s increasing submissions and the evolution of pressing issues in public health. During my tenure as Editor in Chief, I added 2 additional volunteer groups: the Statistics Review Committee, in response to the growing complexity and sophistication of public health research and data analysis; and the Student Scientific Writing and Review Training Committee, to encourage the next generation of public health professionals through training and engagement with the peer-review publication process. These 4 groups, currently totaling more than 150 volunteers, have brought enormous scientific, practical, and forward-thinking perspectives to the journal. Finally, the journal is grateful to the thousands of authors who submitted articles for consideration and an equal number of thoughtful reviewers who volunteered hours of their time to provide recommendations that strengthened the submissions.
We hope the articles included in this collection resonate with our readers and illustrate the journal’s impressive growth and accomplishments. We look forward to continuing PCD’s mission to provide rigorous, inclusive, relevant, and forward-looking content over the next 20 years.
Leonard Jack, Jr, PhD, MSc
Editor in Chief, Preventing Chronic Disease
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IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION PEER REVIEWED Caldwell JI, Kuo T, Shah-Patel D, Cohen DA. Health Behavior Changes Among Adults in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, Los Angeles County, California. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:210221. ORIGINAL RESEARCH PEER REVIEWED Hamlet A, Hoffman D, Saydah S, Painter I. Estimating the Burden and Distribution of Post–COVID-19 Condition in Washington State, March 2020–October 2023. Prev Chronic Dis 2024;21:230433. |
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Welcome to Preventing Chronic Disease
Wilcox LS. Welcome to Preventing Chronic Disease. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2004 Jan [date cited]. Available from: URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/jan/03_0023.htm
ESSAY
Social Determinants of Health: The Community as an Empowered Partner
Syme SL. Social determinants of health: the community as an empowered partner. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2004 Jan [date cited]. Available from: URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2004/jan/03_0001.htm
SPECIAL TOPIC
Twelve Essentials of Science-based Policy
Choi BCK. Twelve essentials of science-based policy. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2005 Oct [date cited]. Available from: URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2005/oct/05_0005.htm.
REVIEW
PEER REVIEWED
A Review of Studies Examining Stated Preferences for Cancer Screening
Phillips KA, Van Bebber S, Marshall D, Walsh J, Thabane L. A review of studies examining stated preferences for cancer screening. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2006 Jul [date cited]. Available from: URL: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2006/jul/05_0208.htm.
ROUNDTABLE ON COMMUNITY WELLNESS
The Role of Health Departments in Advancing a New Community Health and Wellness Agenda
Boyce E, Stine J, Jones E. The role of health departments in advancing a new community health and wellness agenda. Prev Chronic Dis [serial online] 2007 Jul [date cited]. Available from: http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2007/jul/07_0005.htm.
EDITORIAL
Addressing the Caregiving Crisis
Carter R. Addressing the caregiving crisis. Prev Chronic Dis 2008;5(1). http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2008/jan/07_0162.htm. Accessed [date].
ESSAY
Epidemiology, Public Health, and Public Policy
Marks JS. Epidemiology, public health, and public policy. Prev Chronic Dis 2009;6(4):A134. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2009/oct/09_0110.htm. Accessed [date].
FROM THE EDITOR IN CHIEF
Implementing the Vision and Moving Forward
Posner S. Implementing the vision and moving forward. Prev Chronic Dis 2010;7(1):A01. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2010/jan/09_0171.htm. Accessed [date].
COMMENTARY
Posner SF. PCD’s first annual Student Research Contest: Lui and Wallace examine hospitalization rates for at-risk populations. Prev Chronic Dis 2011;8(5):A103. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2011/sep/11_0172.htm. Accessed [date].
ESSAY
Kumanyika S, Brownson RC, Cheadle A. The L.E.A.D. Framework: Using Tools From Evidence-Based Public Health to Address Evidence Needs for Obesity Prevention. [Erratum appears in Prev Chronic Dis 2012;9. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2012/12_0157e.htm.] Prev Chronic Dis 2012;9:120157.
EDITORIAL
Ten Years of Preventing Chronic Disease
Wilcox L. Ten Years of Preventing Chronic Disease. Prev Chronic Dis 2013;10:120245.
BRIEF
Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach
Di Noia J. Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach. Prev Chronic Dis 2014;11:130390.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
PEER REVIEWED
Marley TL, Metzger MW. A Longitudinal Study of Structural Risk Factors for Obesity and Diabetes Among American Indian Young Adults, 1994–2008. Prev Chronic Dis 2015;12:140469.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
PEER REVIEWED
Allen CG, Brownstein JN, Satsangi A, Escoffery C. Community Health Workers as Allies in Hypertension Self-Management and Medication Adherence in the United States, 2014. Prev Chronic Dis 2016;13:160236.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
PEER REVIEWED
Benavidez GA, Zahnd WE, Hung P, Eberth JM. Chronic Disease Prevalence in the US: Sociodemographic and Geographic Variations by Zip Code Tabulation Area. Prev Chronic Dis 2024;21:230267.
EDITOR IN CHIEF’S COLUMN
Preventing Chronic Disease: Celebrating Contributions and Defining Future Directions
Jack L Jr. Preventing Chronic Disease: Celebrating Contributions and Defining Future Directions. Prev Chronic Dis 2017;14:170013.
EDITOR IN CHIEF’S COLUMN
PCD Advances Recommendations From First-Ever External Review
Jack L Jr. PCD Advances Recommendations From First-Ever External Review. Prev Chronic Dis 2018;15:180414.
EDITOR IN CHIEF’S COLUMN
Jack L Jr. Using PCD’s First-Ever External Review to Enhance the Journal’s Worldwide Usefulness to Researchers, Practitioners, and Policy Makers. Prev Chronic Dis 2018;15:180133.
EDITOR IN CHIEF’S COLUMN
PCD Increases Impact Factor and Establishes Statistics Advisory Committee
Jack L Jr. PCD Increases Impact Factor and Establishes Statistics Advisory Committee. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:190238.
ESSAY
PEER REVIEWED
Petersen R, Pan L, Blanck HM. Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Adult Obesity in the United States: CDC’s Tracking to Inform State and Local Action. Prev Chronic Dis 2019;16:180579.
COMMENTARY
PEER REVIEWED
Henry Akintobi T, Jacobs T, Sabbs D, Holden K, Braithwaite R, Johnson LN, et al. Community Engagement of African Americans in the Era of COVID-19: Considerations, Challenges, Implications, and Recommendations for Public Health. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200255.
COMMENTARY
PEER REVIEWED
Griffith DM, Sharma G, Holliday CS, Enyia OK, Valliere M, Semlow AR, et al. Men and COVID-19: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Understanding Sex Differences in Mortality and Recommendations for Practice and Policy Interventions. Prev Chronic Dis 2020;17:200247.
EDITOR’S CHOICE
NON-PEER REVIEWED
An Ounce of Prevention Is Still Worth a Pound of Cure, Especially in the Time of COVID-19
Hacker KA, Briss PA. An Ounce of Prevention Is Still Worth a Pound of Cure, Especially in the Time of COVID-19. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:200627.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
PEER REVIEWED
Kompaniyets L, Pennington AF, Goodman AB, Rosenblum HG, Belay B, Ko JY, et al. Underlying Medical Conditions and Severe Illness Among 540,667 Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19, March 2020–March 2021. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:210123.
POSITION STATEMENT
PEER REVIEWED
Jack L Jr. PCD’s Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Its Scientific Leadership, Peer-Review Process, Research Focus, Training, and Continuing Education. Prev Chronic Dis 2021;18:210269.
EDITORIAL
NON-PEER REVIEWED
Jack L Jr. Maintaining Our Commitment to Building Scientific Publishing Capacity of Students: PCD’s 2022 Student Research Paper Contest Winners and Release of 2023 Call for Papers. Prev Chronic Dis 2022;19:220303.
GIS SNAPSHOTS
PEER REVIEWED
Zhan FB, Liu Y, Yang M, Kluz N, Olmstead TA, Spencer J, et al. Using GIS to Identify Priority Sites for Colorectal Cancer Screening Programs in Texas Health Centers. Prev Chronic Dis 2023;20:220205.
GUEST EDITORIAL
PEER REVIEWED
Combating Racism Through Research, Training, Practice, and Public Health Policies
Hall JE, Boulware LE. Combating Racism Through Research, Training, Practice, and Public Health Policies. Prev Chronic Dis 2023;20:230167.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
PEER REVIEWED
Benavidez GA, Zahnd WE, Hung P, Eberth JM. Chronic Disease Prevalence in the US: Sociodemographic and Geographic Variations by Zip Code Tabulation Area. Prev Chronic Dis 2024;21:230267.
COMMENTARY
PEER REVIEWED
Dankwa-Mullan I. Health Equity and Ethical Considerations in Using Artificial Intelligence in Public Health and Medicine. Prev Chronic Dis 2024;21:240245.
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