This journal publishes research on social aspects of health, illness, and healthcare. It examines how social factors, practices, and cultural contexts shape health outcomes and experiences, including topics such as health inequalities, social determinants of health, and the sociology of specific health conditions and populations. The journal also explores the organization and delivery of healthcare services, professional roles within healthcare, and the impact of social and political ideologies on health.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health (social science)Q1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Health Policy & ServicesSociology
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Mental Health and Patient InvolvementObesity and Health PracticesHealth disparities and outcomesEmployment and Welfare StudiesGlobal Public Health Policies and EpidemiologyHomelessness and Social IssuesIndigenous Health, Education, and RightsGlobal Health Workforce IssuesGrief, Bereavement, and Mental HealthPrimary Care and Health Outcomes