Elsevier
Preventive Medicine Template
Write in a clean editor, then format for Preventive Medicine in one click — DocuGuru applies the official Elsevier template with author–year references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.
About the Preventive Medicine format
Preventive Medicine is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet, Smoking Behavior and Cessation, Physical Activity and Health.
| Publisher | Elsevier |
|---|---|
| Reference style | Author–year (Harvard) Author–year — (Smith, 2023) in the text Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Preventive Medicine, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
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| Publishes research in | Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Smoking Behavior and Cessation Physical Activity and Health Global Cancer Incidence and Screening Health disparities and outcomes |
| ISSN | 0091-7435 |
| Citation impact (2-yr) | 3.36 |
| h-index | 260 |
| i10-index | 6,883 |
| Total citations | 489,328 |
| Article processing charge | $3,370 |
| Top institutions publishing here | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Journal website | www.journals.elsevier.com |
| You get | A submission-ready PDF and the editable LaTeX source — ready to submit. |
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Most-cited papers in Preventive Medicine
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Preventive Medicine template — frequently asked questions
How do I write a paper in the Preventive Medicine format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Preventive Medicine template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official Elsevier format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Preventive Medicine use?
Preventive Medicine uses Author–year (Harvard) references, shown as author–year markers such as (Smith, 2023) in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: Smith, A., Jones, B. and Lee, C. (2023) 'A representative article title', Preventive Medicine, 12(3), pp. 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Preventive Medicine?
No. DocuGuru generates the elsarticle LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a Elsevier-ready Preventive Medicine document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Preventive Medicine template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Preventive Medicine format with correct headings, figures, tables, and author–year citations.
Who publishes Preventive Medicine?
Preventive Medicine is a multidisciplinary journal published by Elsevier. DocuGuru's Preventive Medicine template matches Elsevier's official submission format.
Can I export a submission-ready Preventive Medicine PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Preventive Medicine template (the elsarticle class) that is ready to submit to Elsevier, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Preventive Medicine template cost?
You can start writing in the Preventive Medicine template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Preventive Medicine PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.