Journals, Magazines, Etc.

Tobacco journal online [electronic resource]

Information for and about all aspects of the tobacco industry.

Nicotine & tobacco research [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal is devoted exclusively to research on tobacco and nicotine. Several aspects of research are covered, including biobehavioural, neurobiological, molecular biologic, epidemiologic, prevention, and treatment.

Tobacco control [electronic resource]

A peer-reveiwed journal devoted exclusively to research about the effect tobacco use has on health, the economy, the environment and society. It also details efforts to prevent and discourage its use on a society-wide scale.

American journal of public health [electronic resource]

The editorial board of this peer-reviewed journal has stated 4 major goals: to publish the best scientific research in the field of public health; to serve as a forum for diverse viewpoints on major public health issues and policies; to promote awareness of models of practice in public health; to increase public and professional understanding of public health problems and their solutions through delivery channels relevant to different audiences and their needs.

Canadian journal of public health [electronic resource] = Revue Canadienne de santé publique

The official journal of the Canadian Public Health Association, the journal is peer reviewed by experts from across Canada. Topics covered include epidemiology, nutrition, family health, environmental health, sexually transmitted diseases, gerontology, behavioural medicine, rural health, health promotion and public health policy.

JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association [electronic resource]

The stated goal of JAMA is "to promote the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health." It aims to publish original and accurate research in order to keep all health care providers informed of developments in all aspects of medicine.

BMJ : British medical journal [electronic resource]

This journal aims to engender debate as well as furnish peer-reviewed scientific studies to doctors and medical students in order to help them in their daily practice.

Psychological reports [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

Health promotion international [electronic resource]

Provides peer-reviewed articles to support the "development of action outlined in the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion."

Health education & behavior [electronic resource]

Aimed at researchers and pratitioners, this peer-reviewed journal is the official publication of the Society for Public Heatlh Education. Articles empirical, theoretical or practical in nature and cover health-related behavioural and social change issues.

Health indicators [electronic resource]

Presenting information at the health region and provincial/territorial level, this publication measures the health of Canadians by over 80 different indicators.

Preventive medicine [electronic resource]

With a focus on preventive medicine and public health, this peer-reviewed journal aims to provide information and research on several topics: cancer, cardiovascular disease, health education, individual and population risk factor screening, respiratory and infectious disease, public health planning, tobacco and other substance abuse, stroke and hypertension, as well as other lifestyle-related diseases.

Annals of internal medicine [electronic resource]

Information is presented in four main sections: articles, brief communications, updates, and reviews. Also included are regular sections entitled Perpective, In the Balance, On Being a Doctor and On Being a Patient, as well as an Editorials. All papers are included with the aim of promoting excellence in the field of internal medicine.

American journal of preventive medicine [electronic resource]

This peer-reveiwed journal covers areas of prevention such as injury and violence, infectious disease, women's health, smoking, sedentary behaviors and physical activity, nutrition, diabetes, obesity, and alcohol and drug abuse. It also aims to provide education resources to health professionals working in the field.

Journal of epidemiology and community health [electronic resource]

An international journal devoted to all aspects of epidemiology and public health. It comprises 6 main sections: Research Reports, Theory and Methods, Public Health Policy and Practice, Speaker's Corner, Gallery, and Glossaries.

Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine [electronic resource]

With a focus on the health of children and adolescents, this peer-reveiwed journal aims to support health care professionals in their daily practice.

Chronic diseases in Canada [electronic resource] = Maladies chroniques au Canada

This scientific journal focusses on the control and prevention of chronic diseases in Canada. May include studies from several research areas: epidemiology, public/community health, biostatics, behavioural sciences and health services.

Addiction [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal covers all aspects of substance abuse, with particular attention to policy matters.

MMWR : morbidity and mortality weekly report [electronic resource]

The information in this journal is based on weekly reports submitted to the CDC by state health departments. Covers all aspects of public health in the United States.

Archives of internal medicine [electronic resource]

Aimed towards internists. This is an international, peer-reviewed journal that publishes in order "to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of human health."

Addictive behaviors [electronic resource]

Abstract not available.

Bulletin of the World Health Organization [electronic resource] = Bulletin de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé

Abstract not available.

Specialty farms [electronic resource]

Published six times a year, this serial features articles that are relevant to the members of the tobacco growing industry. In February 2005, The Canadian Tobacco Grower Magazine underwent a name change to Specialty Farms. Due to decreases in advertising revenue, the magazine needed to address other audiences in the agriculture field and thus could no longer focus soley on tobacco farming.

Occupational and environmental medicine [electronic resource]

Abstract not available.

CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal [electronic resource] = JAMC : Journal de l'Association médicale canadienne

Covers general aspects of health, research and medical practice in Canada. Sections include: editorial, highlights, letters, synopsis (news, analysis, practice), research, commentary, review, The Left Atrium, deaths, and query. Users may request to have the Table of Contents sent to them via email every two weeks.

The Journal of school nursing : the official publication of the National Association of School Nurses [electronic resource]

Aims to promote the professional development of nurses working in schools and advance the profession as a whole.

JOGNN : Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing [electronic resource]

The official journal of the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) studies issues affecting care of women and newborns. Its aim is to positively effect clinical practice.

Journal of health economics [electronic resource]

This peer reviewed journal covers several topics relating to economics and health care including prevention, cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analyses, studies of behaviour, human resources planning, and the effect of policy.

Psychopharmacology (Berlin) [electronic resource]

An international journal that studies the many ways in which drugs work to affect behaviour. Clinical pscyhopharmacology as well as experimental and laboratory studies are within the range of the journal, and it is particularly interested in articles that combine different levels of analysis.

The New England journal of medicine [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal provides information for clinicians and researchers with a focus on internal medicine. Included among the regular sections of the journal are summaries, original articles, review articles, editorials, case records, clinical implications, and correspondence.

Carcinogenesis [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed, multi-disciplinary journal that covers three main areas: cancer biology, molecular epidemiology and cancer prevention, and carcinogenesis. Its aim is to publish research that will lead to the prevention of all types of cancer.

Journal of the National Cancer Institute [electronic resource]

A peer-reveiwed journal that covers all aspects of cancer-related research and treatment.

The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) [electronic resource]

This resource for information on dentistry and dental science is peer-reviewed.

Pediatrics [electronic resource]

Although this peer-reviewed journal focuses on pediatrics as a medical field, it also includes contributions from related fields if they are pertinent to the care of children. Publishes original research, clinical observations and special feature articles. The electronic version contains all the material from the print version as well as online-only articles.

Respiratory care [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed science journal, covering respiratory disease, research, clinical and laboratory practice, education, and management of resources. Information is presented in six main ways: original articles, review articles, case reports, methods and devices articles, special articles, and point-of-view papers.

Journal of the American Pharmacists Association [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed forum for scientific studies designed to support current pharmacy practice and improve patient care.

The journal of family practice [electronic resource]

This journal publishes evidence-based research to support the practice of family physicians and family medicine researcher as well as other primary care physicians. Content is divided into several sections: Editorial, POEMs (Patient Oriented Evidence that Matters), Applied Evidence, Photo Rounds, Guideline Update, Practice Alert, Clinical Inquiries, Observations from Practice, and Letters to the Editor.

International journal of cancer [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal publishes research related to the following topics in experimental and clinical cancer research: Carcinogenesis, Cancer Cell Biology, Cancer Genetics, Tumor Virology, Tumor Immunology, Predictive Markers and Cancer Prevention, Epidemiology, Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy.

Health education research [electronic resource]

With the aim of linking the research community with practice communities, this peer-reviewed journal publishes work about health education and health promotion.

Ethnicity & disease [electronic resource]

This multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal publishes information on the causal relationships between ethnicity and disease. It brings together research from epidemiology, genetics, health services, social biology and anthropology.

American journal of health promotion [electronic resource]

Aims to help people change their behaviour in order to achieve optimal health by providing peer-reviewed research to health care providers.

Health promotion : global perspectives [electronic resource]

An effort to link health promotion initiatives from around the world. Each issue has a specific focus. Ceased publication with January 2002 issue.

Chest [electronic resource]

Official publication of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), this peer-reviewed journal publishes clinical studies from many of the specialties of chest medicine, such as pulmonology, cardiology, thoracic surgery, transplantation, sleep and breathing, and airways disease.

Irish journal of medical science [electronic resource]

With a focus on the population of Ireland.

Thorax : an international journal of respiratory medicine [electronic resource]

The official journal of the British Thoracic Society, this peer-reviewed journal publishes research articles on a variety of topics related to pulmonary medicine. Subjects covered include COPD, asthma, smoking, respiratory infection and lung cancer.

Cancer epidemiology, biomarkers & prevention [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed journal that focuses on cancer.

Health services research : HSR [electronic resource]

The official journal of AcademyHealth, this peer-reviewed publication provides findings on matters of policy and practice.

The American journal on addictions [electronic resource]

The peer-reviewed journal of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry. Each issue covers many topics in the subject area of substance addictions, including, but not limited to: etiology, prevention, identification, and treatment.

Journal of adolescent health [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

Alcoholism : clinical and experimental research [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal discusses the treatment and prevention of alcohol. How drinking alcohol can affect an unborn child and body organs are also examined.

Health economics [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal covers many aspects of health economics: theoretical contributions, empirical studies, economic evaluations and analyses of health policy from the economic perspective. Its aim is to reach an audience comprised of health economists, hospital managers, health service researchers, clinicians involved in medical audit, public health physicians and community health authorities.

Scandinavian journal of public health [electronic resource]

A platform for Nordic and international public health research and policy.

Health psychology [electronic resource]

Containing mainly empirical research, this peer-reviewed journal strives to reach an interdisciplinary audience. Its aim is to explore the connections between psychology and physical well-being or illness.

Cancer causes and control [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal examines preventing, controlling, and determining the causes of cancer.

Journal of clinical pharmacy and therapeutics [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed journal for clinicians, pharmacists and pharmacologists. Main topics of interest include: rational therapeutics; evidence-based practice; safety, cost-effectiveness and clinical efficacy of drugs; drug interactions; formulation of medicines; pharmacogenetics; drug prescribing; clinical pharmacokinetics.

European journal of public health [electronic resource]

Peer-reviewed journal covering many aspects of public health, including social medicine, epidemiology, health services research, management, ethics and law, health economics, social sciences and environmental health.

Circulation [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal is aimed at those in the medical profession who are interested in cardiovascular disease.

International journal of tuberculosis and lung disease [electronic resource]

Not related to tobacco control.

Drug and alcohol dependence [electronic resource]

This peer reviewed journal centers on drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and dependence. Articles examine such issues as prevention, epidemiology and clinical research. The journal is very broad in scope; without varying viewpoints, researchers are restricted.

Cancer science [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed journal that is the official publication of the Japanese Cancer Association. Includes original research covering many topics, including carcinogenesis, tumor biology and pathology, molecular biology and genetics, epidemiology and prevention, immunology and virology, experimental therapeutics and clinical medicine.

American heart journal [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

European journal of cancer [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed journal focussing on experimental oncology, clinical oncology, and cancer epidemiology and prevention.

Brain : a journal of neurology [electronic resource]

Abstract not available.

Respiratory research [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

European journal of cardiovascular prevention & rehabilitation [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal aims to examine causes and prevention of cardiovascular disease, alongside cardiovascular rehabilitation and exercise physiology with articles from scientific, clinical and public health disciplines.

American journal of hypertension [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed journal that covers all aspects of hypertension and associated cardiovascular diseases. The focus of articles may include basic sciences, molecular biology, clinical and experimental hypertension, cardiology, epidemiology, pediatric hypertension, endocrinology, meurophysiology, and nephrology.

American journal of epidemiology [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal publishes research findings, methodological developments in the field, and opinion pieces. It desires to reach both epidemiologists and those who uses epidemiological data.

Archives of disease in childhood [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

The journal of child psychology and psychiatry [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

Scandinavian journal of work, environment & health [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

The New Zealand medical journal [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

Families, systems, & health [electronic resource]

Peer-reviewed and multidisciplinary, this journal focusses on collaborative family healthcare. Contents include clinical research, training, and theoretical contributions.

Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology [electronic resource]

This journal includes: original paediatric and perinatal research articles; commentaries; book reviews; and annotations.

Journal of urban health : bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine [electronic resource]

The growth of urban centres necessitates a change in public health procedures. This peer-reviewed journal seeks to examine these issues with orginial articles, urban health data and other information regarding clinical developments and policy issues.

Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

Social science & medicine [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal considers social scientists, health practitioners and policy makers its ideal audience, and publishes research findings, reviews and theory in areas that these groups might have in common.

Journal of cancer education [electronic resource]

The official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education and the European Association for Cancer Education.

American journal of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

CPJ : Canadian pharmacists journal [electronic resource] = RPC : Revue des pharmaciens du Canada

The official publication of the Canadian Pharmacists Association, the CPJ is a peer-reviewed journal that prints clinical and research articles.

The journal of reproductive medicine online [electronic resource]

This official periodical of seven medical associations contains information on reproductive medicine, including: peer-reviewed articles; case reports; recent developments; procedures; and advances.

Australian and New Zealand journal of public health [electronic resource]

A peer reviewed journal of the Public Health Association of Australia, which concentrates on public health research.

Journal of public health management and practice [electronic resource]

A peer- reviewed journal supplying information on public health programs. It has covered topics such as mass media smoking prevention strategies.

The journal of human resources [electronic resource]

Absract is unavailable.

International journal of clinical practice [electronic resource]

Original studies and educational material with a clinical focus for a general medical audience.

American journal of health behavior [electronic resource]

This journal strives to ameliorate health education, health promotion and other health efforts.

Biological psychiatry [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

European heart journal [electronic resource]

This international peer-reviewed journal is all about cardiovascular medicine.

Indoor air [electronic resource]

This official journal of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate publishes research articles on the indoor environment of non-industrial buildings. Topics include: health effects; thermal comfort; monitoring and modeling; source characterization; ventilation and other environmental control techniques.

Obstetrics & gynecology [electronic resource]

This official publication of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) contains articles, research studies and other information on developments in women’s health care.

Prevention science [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal aims to provide new insights into theory, research and the practice of prevention.

Contemporary economic policy [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

The American journal of psychiatry [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal has an audience of all psychiatrists as well as other mental health professionals. Topics covered include biological psychiatry, treatment innovations, forensics, ethics, and economics.

Medical science monitor : international medical journal for experimental and clinical research [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed scientific journal, which is the official journal of International Medical Association for Experimental and Clinical Research, publishes articles in experimental and clinical medicine and related disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, biophysics, bio- and medical technology.

Annals of epidemiology [electronic resource]

A peer-reviewed journal focusing on epidemiologic research and methodological development.

Journal of clinical psychopharmacology [electronic resource]

Nothing to do with tobacco control.

International journal of cardiology [electronic resource]

This journal is aimed at practicing clinicians and research workers dealing with cardiology in its broadest sense. Contents include recent developments, health policy issues and social medicine.

Journal of exposure science and environmental epidemiology [electronic resource]

This peer reviewed journal is the official publication of the International Society of Exposure Analysis (ISEA). It contains research articles on exposure assessment for toxic substances, environmental epidemiology with a strong exposure analysis component, and other exposure assessment information.

Archives of medical research [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.

European respiratory journal [electronic resource]

This peer-reviewed journal is the official publication of the European Respiratory Society. It publishes clinical and experimental work about respiratory medicine.

British journal of ophthalmology [electronic resource]

Abstract unavailable.