International Journal of Health Geographics
Overview
The International Journal of Health Geographics is a scholarly publication dedicated to advancing the understanding of the spatial aspects of health and healthcare. It explores the intersection of geography, epidemiology, and public health, providing a platform for research on the distribution, determinants, and consequences of health-related phenomena across different geographic scales. The journal publishes original research articles, reviews, and methodological advancements, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and promoting evidence-based decision-making in the field of health geographics.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Int J Health Geogr
Publisher
Biomed Central
Start
1900s
End
Continuing
e-ISSN
1476-072X
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Specialties
Public Health
Health Services
Health Services
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 3747
89
SJR / Ranks: 3186
1109
CiteScore / Ranks: 1684
9.30
JIF / Ranks: 1632
4.9
Recent Articles
11.
Selin J, Okkonen P, Raisamo S
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 Aug;
23(1):19.
PMID: 39217345
Background: Gambling and its harmful effects on human health and well-being represent a significant public health concern in many countries, with electronic gambling machines (EGMs) recognized as one of the...
12.
Fry D, Roman L, Kondo M
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 Aug;
23(1):20.
PMID: 39217339
An important consideration in studies of the relationship between greenspace exposure and health is the use of mapped data to assign geographic exposures to participants. Previous studies have used validated...
13.
Teillet C, Devillers R, Tran A, Catry T, Marti R, Dessay N, et al.
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 Jul;
23(1):18.
PMID: 38972982
Background: The spread of mosquito-transmitted diseases such as dengue is a major public health issue worldwide. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, a primary vector for dengue, thrives in urban environments and...
14.
Hoy A, Mohan G, Nolan A
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 Jul;
23(1):17.
PMID: 38970075
The link between exposure to air pollution and adverse effects on human health is well documented. Yet, in a European context, research on the spatial distribution of air pollution and...
15.
Wong K, Moy F, Shafie A, Rampal S
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 Jun;
23(1):16.
PMID: 38926856
Background: The escalating trend of obesity in Malaysia is surmounting, and the lack of evidence on the environmental influence on obesity is untenable. Obesogenic environmental factors often emerge as a...
16.
Ghanbari M, Dijst M, McCall R, Perchoux C
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 Jun;
23(1):15.
PMID: 38851727
Background: Geographical environments influence people's active mobility behaviors, contributing to their physical and mental health. The use of Virtual Reality (VR) in experimental research can unveil new insights into the...
17.
van Beek J, Malisoux L, Klein O, Bohn T, Tharrey M, van Lenthe F, et al.
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 May;
23(1):14.
PMID: 38773577
Background: Greenness exposure has been associated with many health benefits, for example through the pathway of providing opportunities for physical activity (PA). Beside the limited body of longitudinal research, most...
18.
Trujillano F, Jimenez G, Manrique E, Kahamba N, Okumu F, Apollinaire N, et al.
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 May;
23(1):13.
PMID: 38764024
Background: In the near future, the incidence of mosquito-borne diseases may expand to new sites due to changes in temperature and rainfall patterns caused by climate change. Therefore, there is...
19.
Remmers T, Koolwijk P, Fassaert I, Nolles J, de Groot W, Vos S, et al.
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 May;
23(1):12.
PMID: 38745292
Background: Previous research indicates the start of primary school (4-5-year-old) as an essential period for the development of children's physical activity (PA) patterns, as from this point, the age-related decline...
20.
Ifejube O, Kuriakose S, Anish T, van Westen C, Blanford J
Int J Health Geogr
. 2024 May;
23(1):11.
PMID: 38741103
A growing number of studies have linked the incidence of leptospirosis with the occurrence of flood events. Nevertheless, the interaction between flood and leptospirosis has not been extensively studied to...