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February is black history month
February is Black History Month

Each February, we have the honor of celebrating the generations of Black Americans whose courage, advocacy, and patriotism have enriched our communities and strengthened our country. PCD is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion through its publications, programs, and services.

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Social Risk Factors and Arthritis

A recent study found that adults with 4 or more social risk factors, such as food insecurity, housing insecurity, financial insecurity, unsafe neighborhoods, and health care access hardship, were more likely to have arthritis. Learn more.

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PCD 2021 Year in Review is Now Available

The PCD Year in Review report provides an overview of the past year’s accomplishments. Despite the ongoing challenges of working during the pandemic, the journal continued on its upward trajectory in 2021 with several accomplishments to celebrate. Read the Year in Review.

PCD Call for Papers on Combating Racism
PCD Call for Papers on Combating Racism

PCD is interested in publishing peer-reviewed papers offering insights into the roles of public health, medicine, and policy to combat all forms of racism through research, training, practice, and public health policies. Learn more.

Volume 19

ISSN: 1545-1151

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Effects of Upstream and Downstream Chronic Disease Prevention Strategies
Cigarette Smoking Is Higher Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Populations Than Heterosexual Populations
Screen-based Sedentary Behaviors and Metabolic Syndrome
PCD's Commitment to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in its Scientific Leadership, Peer-Review Process Research Focus, Training, and Continuing Education

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