Population Health Metrics

metrics 2024

Navigating the Future of Population Health

Introduction

Population Health Metrics, an esteemed journal published by BMC, has established itself as a leading platform for researchers and practitioners in the fields of epidemiology and public health. Since its inception in 2003, this open-access journal from the United Kingdom has been dedicated to advancing the understanding of health metrics, offering insightful analyses and data-driven research that address critical global health challenges. With an impressive Q1 ranking in both Epidemiology and Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health categories, along with a robust Scopus percentile ranking in its field, it plays a pivotal role in disseminating impactful research findings. Researchers and professionals are encouraged to contribute to and engage with the journal's broad array of topics, ensuring that the conversations around population health continue to evolve and influence policy and practice worldwide. With the commitment to accessibility and quality, Population Health Metrics is essential reading for anyone dedicated to improving health outcomes at the population level.

Metrics 2024

SCIMAGO Journal Rank1.65
Journal Impact Factor3.20
Journal Impact Factor (5 years)3.30
H-Index63
Journal IF Without Self3.20
Eigen Factor0.00
Normal Eigen Factor0.34
Influence1.41
Immediacy Index0.60
Cited Half Life8.10
Citing Half Life7.30
JCI0.92
Total Documents539
WOS Total Citations1639
SCIMAGO Total Citations5004
SCIMAGO SELF Citations120
Scopus Journal Rank1.65
Cites / Document (2 Years)3.32
Cites / Document (3 Years)3.58
Cites / Document (4 Years)3.45

Metrics History

Rank 2024

Scopus

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health in Medicine
Rank #113/665
Percentile 83.01
Quartile Q1
Epidemiology in Medicine
Rank #37/148
Percentile 75.00
Quartile Q2

IF (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 104/403
Percentile 74.30
Quartile Q2

JCI (Web Of Science)

PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Rank 111/403
Percentile 72.46
Quartile Q2

Quartile History

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