BMC Public Health invites submissions to our new Collection, Endocrine disruption as a public health issue. Endocrine disruption has emerged as a growing public health challenge, characterized by the interference of certain chemicals with the normal functioning of the endocrine system. Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can mimic, block, or alter hormone signaling, leading to a range of adverse health outcomes. Common sources of EDC exposure include everyday products such as plastics, pesticides, and personal care items, all of which can release substances like bisphenols and phthalates into the environment and human body. Understanding the links between exposure to EDCs and eventual health outcomes is vital for assessing their implications for population health.

We welcome submissions that delve into various aspects of endocrine disruption. Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Role of EDCs in metabolic, endocrine and immune-related disorders

Effect of EDCs in consumer products including personal care products

The links between EDC exposure and male and female reproductive health problems

The links between EDC exposure and certain cancers

Insights into the long-term consequences of early-life EDC exposure and transgenerational effects

Methodological advances in assessing the health impacts of EDC mixtures and cumulative exposures

Development and application of statistical approaches to better estimate the health effects of chronic and/or concurrent exposure

Validating models of cumulative exposure with measurement of combinations of EDCs in human tissues

Individual- and policy-level interventions to address health impacts of EDC exposures

The search for substitutes lacking endocrine disrupting properties

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.

BMC Public Health invites submissions to our new Collection, "Male reproductive health”. Male reproductive health is an essential yet often overlooked aspect of public health that encompasses various factors affecting men's fertility and overall well-being. Issues such as declining sperm counts, poor sperm quality, the impact of environmental exposures and the effects of lifestyle and dietary factors on reproductive outcomes are gaining increasing attention.

This Collection seeks to examine the multifaceted influences on male reproductive health, considering environmental, infectious and sociocultural dimensions that affect male reproductive parameters and contribute to fertility challenges. Continued research in this area could help identify causative factors and contribute to advances in public health policies, ultimately benefiting future generations.

Key topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

Environmental pollution and reproductive health

Sperm count trends and implications for fertility

The role of occupational exposures in male fertility

The effects of infectious diseases on sperm parameters

Impact of diet and lifestyle factors on sperm quality and fertility

Psychological factors influencing reproductive health

Interventions for improving male reproductive health

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to Sustainable Development Goal 3- Good Health and Well-Being.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.