For Authors

This section presents information on how to organize and submit manuscripts to Preventing Chronic Disease. Please read all portions of this section before submitting your manuscript.

• General information: provides information on the journal's publishing schedule, fees and charges, copyright, and the editorial review process.
• Types of articles: describes each type of article the journal publishes, including essays, original research reports, book reviews, and announcements. This page includes format information on references and word count.
• Manuscript requirements: provides details on manuscript format (eg, font size, table and figure requirements, verb tense, permissions).
• References guide: provides details on the proper formatting of references, including examples for different types of articles, books, online publications, and other resources.
• How to submit a manuscript: outlines the initial steps of submitting a manuscript to Manuscript Central.

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