《公共衛生雜志》側重于當前整個公共衛生領域的理論和實踐。我們的目標是通過出版高科學質量的可讀論文，促進高標準的公共衛生實踐。該雜志深入研究了疾病的原因，并在此基礎上，探討了如何預防疾病和促進健康。疾病趨勢以及環境危害的暴發也受到監測。該雜志還包括衛生服務的規劃、提供和評價。

The Journal of Public Health focuses on current theory and practice within the whole spectrum of public health. We aim to promote high standards of public health practice by publishing readable papers of high scientific quality. The journal looks in depth at the causes of disease and, in the light of this, how to prevent ill-health and promote good health. Disease trends are also monitored, as are outbreaks of environmental hazards. The journal also covers planning, provision and evaluation of health services.