Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Physical Health

Physical health refers to the state of bodily functioning and the absence of disease or injury, encompassing physiological systems, physical capacity, and overall somatic well-being. Research published in Public Health International examines physical health through multiple interconnected dimensions, investigating h…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 86× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Physical health refers to the state of bodily functioning and the absence of disease or injury, encompassing physiological systems, physical capacity, and overall somatic well-being. Research published in Public Health International examines physical health through multiple interconnected dimensions, investigating how occupational demands contribute to physical fatigue among social workers, the somatic consequences of emotional repression, and the relationship between chronic conditions such as diabetes and experiences of intimate partner violence. Studies address preventable conditions including overweight and obesity, exploring knowledge and associated factors among specific populations. The journal's work also examines physical health in the context of chronic disease management, including disability and health outcomes among individuals receiving long-term antiretroviral therapy, and quality of life perceptions among older persons with non-communicable diseases. Additional research investigates health outcomes among university students across academic semesters and the impact of social isolation restrictions on aging populations. This body of work underscores that physical health cannot be separated from mental health, social circumstances, and environmental factors, demonstrating the importance of comprehensive approaches that address violence, discrimination, stress, and social support alongside traditional biomedical interventions.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 86 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Physical Health, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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