Academic Journal
Q1BMC Geriatrics
About BMC Geriatrics
BMC Geriatrics is a scholarly journal published by BioMed Central Ltd. SCImago 2025 lists it in Q1, with an SJR of 1.378 and H-index of 124.
Coverage: 2001-2026. Research categories: Geriatrics and Gerontology (Q1).
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- Journal Impact Factor: 4.5 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
- Impact Factor year: 2025 — Official source; checked 2026-10-03. Journal metric year and editorial leadership as listed on the Springer Nature journal homepage.
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Topics in published research
Frailty in Older Adults; Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research; Nutrition and Health in Aging; Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes; Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention; Health disparities and outcomes.
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