JEH Instructions for Authors
Other Submission Requirements Summary Statement
We now require authors to submit a structured summary statement addressing the following: 1. What is already known about this topic: Aligns with the background provided in your abstract ( ≤ 100 words) 2. What is added by this article: Aligns with the results in your abstract ( ≤ 100 words) 3. What are the implications for the practice of environmental public health: Aligns with the conclusions of your article ( ≤ 100 words) The summary statement is submitted in the Metadata section of the online submission form. Your answers should clearly communicate the relevance and value of the work to practitioners. The summary statement should be short and succinct, and written in plain language. Below is a summary example: What is already known about this topic? Eight states, including Colorado, have legalized recreational marijuana use among persons aged ≥ 21 years. The association between marijuana use and occupational injury is of public health concern. What is added by this report? During 2014–2015, 14.6% of 10,169 Colorado adult workers reported using marijuana in the previous 30 days. The highest prevalences of current use were among young adults and men, and among adults working in the Accommodation and Food Services industry (30.1%) and Food Preparation and Serving occupation (32.2%). What are the implications for public health practice? By understanding the occupations and industries of workers who report recreational marijuana use, employers can develop appropriately targeted workplace marijuana policies and safety awareness campaigns.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2026 (https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/author_guide.html).
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