Aims & Scope

Aims & Scope

Journal of Health Risk and Chronic Disease (JHRCD) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scientific journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and evidence related to health risk factors, chronic diseases, and their impact on individuals, communities, and health systems. The journal serves as a multidisciplinary platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate high-quality scientific findings that contribute to the prevention, control, and management of chronic diseases at local, national, and global levels.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review articles, short communications, case studies, and evidence-based reports from various health-related disciplines. Particular emphasis is placed on studies examining risk factors, determinants, prevention strategies, epidemiological patterns, interventions, and policies related to chronic diseases and long-term health conditions.

Scope of the Journal

JHRCD publishes manuscripts in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Chronic Disease Epidemiology
  • Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Disorders
  • Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention
  • Chronic Respiratory Diseases
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Obesity and Lifestyle-Related Diseases
  • Health Risk Assessment
  • Behavioral and Lifestyle Risk Factors
  • Environmental Health Risks
  • Occupational Health Risks and Chronic Diseases
  • Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Health Policy and Chronic Disease Control
  • Community Health and Population Health
  • Health Education and Risk Communication
  • Quality of Life and Chronic Disease Management
  • Digital Health and Innovative Approaches for Chronic Disease Prevention

Target Audience

The journal is intended for researchers, lecturers, public health professionals, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, occupational health and safety practitioners, environmental health specialists, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in health risk assessment, disease prevention, and chronic disease management.

Types of Articles Accepted

  • Original Research Articles
  • Systematic Reviews and Literature Reviews
  • Short Communications
  • Case Studies
  • Policy Analyses
  • Evidence-Based Reports