The Lancet Public Health — Journal Profile & Submission Links
Elsevier BV · ISSN-L 2468-2667
The Lancet Public Health publishes articles in public health.
Listed metrics: Q1, open access, APC $7860, OpenAlex 2-year citedness 14.26.
Authors checking fit can use the scope note and the official links on this profile.
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This page provides a source-backed journal profile and links to official submission resources. Journal instructions can change. Always verify article types, formatting, fees, ethics requirements, and submission rules on the official journal website before submitting.
Official links
- Journal homepage
- www.sciencedirect.com/journal/the-lancet-public-health
- Author guidelines
- www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/authors/tlpubh-info-f…
The journal's own scope statement
The text below is the catalog scope statement for this journal.
The Lancet Public Health is committed to tackling the most pressing issues across all aspects of public health. In particular, and in line with the values and vision of The Lancet, we have a strong commitment to using science to improve health equity and social justice. We take a broad and inclusive approach to public health, and we are interested in interdisciplinary research. We publish a range of content types including Articles, Review, Comment, and Correspondence that can advance public health policies and outcomes.
Catalog source: merged. This is not a copy of the publisher's author instructions.
For review time and acceptance rate, see the journal's official author guidelines. www.thelancet.com/pb/assets/raw/Lancet/authors/tlpubh-info-f…
General pre-submission checks for medical manuscripts
Generic checklist only — not journal-specific requirements.
- Confirm scope fit and intended article type on the official journal site.
- Abstract structure matches the journal's current requirements.
- Ethics approval and trial registration statements are complete.
- Informed consent and patient privacy statements are in place.
- Reporting guideline compliance (e.g. CONSORT, STROBE, PRISMA) as applicable.
- Reference style and citation limits per official guidelines.
- Figures and tables meet resolution, labeling, and count limits.
- Cover letter addresses novelty, fit, and required declarations.
- Conflicts of interest statement included.
- Funding statement included.
- Data availability statement included when required.