This journal focuses on the history of medicine and health, examining the evolution of medical practices, public health initiatives, and scientific understanding across different historical periods and geographical regions. It explores the social, political, and cultural contexts that shaped healthcare, including the role of institutions, professionalization, and public perception of health and disease. The journal also investigates the history of specific diseases, medical technologies, and the development of scientific knowledge in relation to health.
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How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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History and Philosophy of ScienceQ4
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
History & Philosophy Of Science
Scopus Categories
History and Philosophy of ScienceMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Medicine and Dermatology Studies HistoryHistory of Medicine and Tropical HealthHistorical Studies in ScienceHistory of Education in SpainHistory of Medicine StudiesHistorical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal ChangesTwentieth Century Scientific DevelopmentsHistorical Medical Research and TreatmentsMedical History and ResearchHistorical Psychiatry and Medical Practices