MMWR-MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT

metrics 2024

Delivering Critical Data for Global Health

Introduction

MMWR-Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), stands as a preeminent journal in the fields of epidemiology, health information management, and public health. With an impressive reputation bolstered by an H-index reflecting its influence, MMWR is recognized as a Q1 journal as of 2023 across multiple health-related categories. Given its ranking in the 99th percentile among its peers, it provides critical insights and reports that shape health policy and practice globally. The journal is accessed freely by the research community, ensuring that key findings related to morbidity and mortality are widely disseminated and utilized. Established in 1981 and continuing through to 2024, MMWR remains an essential resource for researchers, health professionals, and students dedicated to understanding and combating health issues in the United States and beyond. Its ongoing contributions to the public health dialogue illustrate the journal's pivotal role in promoting health awareness and safety.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank13.08
Journal Impact Factor25.40
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)18.50
H-Index260
Journal IF Without Self25.40
Eigen Factor0.09
Normal Eigen Factor18.67
Influence8.08
Immediacy Index4.00
Cited Half Life3.50
Citing Half Life2.50
JCI8.94
Total Documents7041
WOS Total Citations33589
SCIMAGO Total Citations182374
SCIMAGO SELF Citations3709
Scopus Journal Rank13.08
Cites / Document (2 Years)16.58
Cites / Document (3 Years)17.38
Cites / Document (4 Years)14.91

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Health (social science) in Social Sciences
Rank #1/371
Percentile 99.73
Quartile Q1
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis in Environmental Science
Rank #1/148
Percentile 99.32
Quartile Q1
Epidemiology in Medicine
Rank #1/148
Percentile 99.32
Quartile Q1
Health Information Management in Health Professions
Rank #1/59
Percentile 98.31
Quartile Q1

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 2/403
Percentile 99.60
Quartile Q1

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 2/403
Percentile 99.50
Quartile Q1

Quartile History

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