Health Behav Policy Rev a rigorously peer-reviewed scholarly publication that seeks manuscripts on health behavior or policy topics that represent original research, including papers that examine the development, advocacy, implementation, or evaluation of policies around specific health issues. Its scope is international with particular interest in reporting on priority health topics identified by the World Health Organization and priority objectives identified in the US publication Healthy People 2030.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Health PolicyQ3
Health (social science)Q3
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Scopus Categories
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational HealthHealth (social science)Health Policy
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Obesity, Physical Activity, DietSchool Health and Nursing EducationSmoking Behavior and CessationNutrition, Health and Food BehaviorPhysical Activity and HealthFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsHealth and Lifestyle StudiesChildren's Physical and Motor DevelopmentHealth and Wellbeing ResearchSubstance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes