How to Submit an Inquiry

PCD welcomes inquiries from authors to determine the suitability of a manuscript for PCD. Make sure your inquiry includes the following information:

• Article title
• Author(s) name, degree, title, and affiliation
• Type of PCD article
• Has the article ever been submitted elsewhere for consideration? If yes, please indicate the name of the journal, the date of the final decision, and an explanation of the decision.
• Abstract (300 words or less) with the following information:
  • Study/Intervention/Project description
  • Dates when program/policy/study was conducted
  • Dates when data were collected
  • Research methods and data analyses
  • Findings
  • Implications for public health practice

Submit inquiries to the Editor in Chief at PCDeditor@cdc.gov for consideration.