This journal publishes research on the complex interplay between health outcomes and various environmental factors. Studies investigate how the built environment, food environments, and natural spaces influence physical activity, diet, cognitive function, and mental well-being across different populations and geographic locations. The research also examines the role of socioeconomic status and neighborhood characteristics in shaping health disparities and access to resources.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Geography, Planning and DevelopmentQ1
Health (social science)Q1
Life-span and Life-course StudiesQ1
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ1
Sociology and Political ScienceQ1
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Scopus Categories
Sociology and Political ScienceLife-span and Life-course StudiesGeography, Planning and DevelopmentPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth (social science)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Health disparities and outcomesUrban Transport and AccessibilityUrban Green Space and HealthObesity, Physical Activity, DietHomelessness and Social IssuesUrban, Neighborhood, and Segregation StudiesNoise Effects and ManagementEmployment and Welfare StudiesMigration, Aging, and Tourism StudiesGlobal Health Care Issues