Environmental Health Perspectives

Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP), published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), is a premier open-access journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of the relationship between the environment and human health. With an Impact Factor of 10.900 (2026) and a top-tier Q1 ranking in the Journal Citation Reports, EHP stands as one of the most influential and highly cited journals in the fields of environmental sciences, public health, and toxicology. The journal’s scope encompasses a broad range of topics, including environmental epidemiology, exposure science, risk assessment, environmental toxicology, climate change and health, and the health impacts of air, water, and soil pollution. It also addresses emerging issues such as the effects of endocrine disruptors, environmental justice, and the health consequences of chemical and non-chemical stressors across the lifespan. EHP publishes a diverse array of article types, including original research articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, commentaries, and brief reports, as well as special sections on policy-relevant topics and children’s environmental health. Its target audience is equally broad, comprising academic researchers, public health professionals, clinicians, policy makers, and environmental regulators who require rigorous, evidence-based insights to inform decisions and interventions. A notable feature of EHP is its commitment to open access under a Creative Commons license, ensuring that all content is freely and permanently available to the global scientific community. This, combined with its rigorous peer-review process, high impact factor, and authoritative standing, solidifies Environmental Health Perspectives as an essential resource for cutting-edge research at the intersection of environmental science and human health.