Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed public health journal sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and authored by experts worldwide. PCD was established in 2004 by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion with a mission to promote dialogue among researchers, practitioners, and policy makers worldwide on the integration and application of research findings and practical experience to address health disparities, advance health equity, and improve population health.

Scope of Interests
Development, implementation, and evaluation of population-based interventions to prevent chronic diseases and control disease effects on quality of life, morbidity, and mortality.
Behavioral, psychological, genetic, environmental, biological, and social factors that influence health.
Interventions that reduce the disproportionate incidence of chronic diseases among at-risk populations.
Development, implementation, and evaluation of public health law and health-policy–driven interventions.