American Journal of Epidemiology

The American Journal of Epidemiology is a peer reviewed journal for empirical research findings, opinion pieces and methodological developments in the field of epidemiological research. It is published semimonthly, and has an impact of 5.454, ranking it 6th out of 105 Journals in the field.

Country
USA
Website
http://aje.oxfordjournals.org
Impact factor
5.454 (2008)

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Psychology & Psychiatry

High neighborhood eviction rate may harm Black moms' mental health

Living in a neighborhood with high eviction rates over time is associated with higher rates of psychological distress among pregnant Black women compared to those who live in areas with lower eviction rates, a new study has ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Researchers find disparities in rates of certain preterm births

A team of researchers from Drexel University and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) studied how different circumstances of preterm birth may indicate the health of the parents and their surrounding community at a ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Grandchild's stillbirth risk linked to grandma's weight

Research has shown that pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or higher face a greater chance of experiencing a stillbirth compared to pregnant women with a normal BMI. Now, a new University of Michigan study finds ...

Health

Hair relaxer use may affect ability to conceive

A first-of-its-kind study showed that use of chemical hair straighteners was associated with a slight reduction in the likelihood of pregnancy, and that Black and Hispanic individuals were more likely than other racial and ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Study finds wastewater testing works for most infectious diseases

Wastewater surveillance of infectious diseases is expected work for just about every infectious disease that affects humans, including monkeypox and polio. But more research is needed to apply the science for public health ...

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