Delaware Journal of Public Health

A publication of the Delaware Academy of Medicine / Delaware Public Health Association Now in its seventh year of publication, the Delaware Journal of Public Health has been read on the Issuu com publishing platform over 55,400 times across its 30 issues of content focused on Delaware medical, dental, and public health topics, research studies, and interventions As Delaware’s only peer-reviewed, PubMed indexed journal under its own publication flag, the editorial staff and volunteers are dedicated to promoting local, regional, national, and even global exposure for the articles published in its electronic pages In fact, one fifth of the reads of the DJPH over time have been from India, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Canada, Philippines, Italy, and Indonesia In addition, we are pleased to bring local exposure to the activities and publications of key national institutions including the American Public Health Association, National Academy of Medicine, Trust for America’s Health, and the National Institutes of Health - Fogarty International Center Desktop devices represent 61% of where readers spend their time, with the remaining 39% enjoying the publication from their mobile devices The DJPH is always dual open-access, with no fees or paywall for readers or authors, or embargo on content The Journal also supports links to other articles, data, and resources within its articles In addition, each issue-specific lexicon of terms and Delaware resources section enhances the readability and usefulness of the publication Some DJPH issues are used at Delaware institutions of higher learning, including the University of Delaware, for undergraduate and graduate course reading materials, and as a resource within sections of the State of Delaware’s Departments of Health and Social Services We are honored by this novel use of the DJPH As just one example, a Cecil County Public Schools representative said “This is awesome! Are there print copies available? I would love to get a class set for my Honors Anatomy & Physiology students to use each year during our unit on immunity.” Issue focus areas in 2021 included: • Genetics / Genomics • Dementia in Delaware • Technology and Public Health • Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities • One Health The most important aspect of the DJPH remain our dedicated staff, volunteers, guest editors, editorial board, authors and readers We note the following served as Guest Co-Editors during 2021: • Louis E Bartoshesky, M D , M P H , F A C M G • Patrick Callihan • James M Ellison, M D , M P H • Randy Gaboriault, M S , M B A • Karen M Lopez, D V M , M P H • S John Swanson, III, M D , F A C S • Charmaine Wright, M D , M S H P and on behalf of the editorial board and staff of the DJPH we appreciate the support of all the above

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Omar A Khan, M D , M H S , FAAFP Editor in Chief Timothy E Gibbs, M P H Publisher