The State of Health Equity in Vermont

Some people in Vermont have more opportunities to lead a healthy life than others, as seen in many data points and real-life stories. To understand current inequities and see our progress in closing the gap in health outcomes, we analyze and publish data that focuses on specific populations in Vermont. The information shared here will help all of us working on health equity understand the disparities within Vermont and build a more equitable future.

important

Health Equity Data and Reports

The Vermont Department of Health recognizes that many social, economic, and environmental inequities made worse by structural oppression, marginalization, and racism influence the data we collect and report. We are continuously working to better collect and share data that reflect the lived experiences of all Vermonters. If you have questions or concerns on how this data was sourced or analyzed that are not addressed in the report, please check our Data Encyclopedia for more information on different data sources managed by the Health Department, including what indicators are available and who to contact to find out more.

DateTitleFocusType
06/25/2026Demographics and Overdose Circumstances MultipleData Brief
06/12/2026Men's Health in VermontSexData Brief
03/20/2026BRFSS 2024 Population in Focus: Adults with a DisabilityDisabilityReport
03/20/2026BRFSS 2024 Population in Focus: Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityReport
03/20/2026BRFSS 2024 Population in Focus: Sexual Orientation & GenderSexual Orientation & Gender IdentityReport
03/20/2026BRFSS 2024 Population in Focus: Older AdultsAgeReport
03/10/2026Diabetes among Vermont VeteransVeteransData Brief
12/08/2025Health Care Utilization among Incarcerated IndividualsIncarcerationData Brief
12/02/2025YRBS Populations in Focus: Middle School Language Spoken at HomeLanguageReport
12/02/2025YRBS Populations in Focus: High School Subjective Social StatusSubjective Social StatusReport
12/02/2025BRFSS 2023 Population in Focus: Adults with a DisabilityDisabilityReport
12/02/2025BRFSS 2023 Population in Focus: Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityReport
12/02/2025BRFSS 2023 Population in Focus: Sexual Orientation & GenderSexual Orientation & Gender IdentityReport
12/02/2025BRFSS 2023 Population in Focus: Older AdultsAgeReport
09/03/2025Unintentional Falls Among Adults 45+ Years OldAgeData Brief
08/04/2025Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health Among Vermont High School StudentsAgeData Brief
08/27/2025Aging and Heat-Related IllnessAgeData Brief
10/01/2025Health Risks Due to Social Isolation among Older AdultsAgeData Brief
08/04/2025Tobacco Disparity Charts: Youth and AdultMultipleCharts
09/11/2025Health Outcomes Related to Economic Well-being among Older AdultsAgeData Brief
08/20/2025Housing Insecurity Among Older AdultsAgeData Brief
08/29/2024Racial and Ethnic Differences in Asthma Emergency Department VisitsRace & EthnicityData Brief
07/16/2025BRFSS Reactions to RaceRace & EthnicityData Brief
04/03/2025YRBS Populations in Focus: High School Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityReport
04/03/2025YRBS Populations in Focus: Middle School Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityReport
04/03/2025YRBS Populations in Focus: High School Sexual Orientation & Gender IdentitySexual Orientation & Gender IdentityReport
04/03/2025YRBS Populations in Focus: Middle School Sexual Orientation & Gender IdentitySexual Orientation & Gender IdentityReport
04/03/2025YRBS Populations in Focus: High School Students with a DisabilityDisabilityReport
08/30/2024Mortality of Vermont Incarcerated Persons IncarcerationData Brief
07/30/2024BRFSS Reactions to RaceRace & EthnicityData Brief
07/03/2024Health Outcomes Among High School LGBTQ+ Students of Color, 2021 YRBSMultipleData Brief
07/03/2024Health Outcomes Among Middle School LGBTQ+ Students of Color, 2021 YRBSMultipleData Brief
06/19/2024Comprehensive Health Equity ReportMultipleReport
07/15/2023BRFSS 2022 Population in Focus: Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityReport
07/15/2023BRFSS 2022 Population in Focus: Sexual Orientation & GenderSexual Orientation & Gender IdentityReport
07/15/2023BRFSS 2022 Population in Focus: Adults with a DisabilityDisabilityReport
10/05/2023YRBS Populations in Focus: Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityReport
10/05/2023YRBS Populations in Focus: Sexual Orientation & GenderSexual Orientation & Gender IdentityReport
10/05/2023YRBS Populations in Focus: Students with a DisabilityDisabilityReport
02/10/2023VT Cancer Data PagesMultipleData Pages
11/17/2023VT Asthma Data PagesMultipleData Pages
02/05/2023VT Cannabis Data PagesMultipleData Pages
09/20/2023VT Vital Statistics Annual ReportMultipleAnnual Report
10/15/2023Intentional Self-Harm & Death by SuicideMultipleAnnual Report
04/27/2023Opioid-Related Overdoses MultipleAnnual Report
09/10/2023Suicide Data-Linkage ProjectMultipleReport
08/30/2023Social Autopsy ReportMultipleAnnual Report
02/07/2023Heart Disease & Diabetes Data PagesMultipleData Pages
04/05/2023Tobacco Data PagesMultipleData Pages
10/01/2023Youth Tobacco Use DisparitiesMultipleData Brief 
10/02/2023Adult Tobacco Use DisparitiesMultipleData Brief
06/14/2023Chronic Disease & DisabilityDisabilityData Brief
06/14/2023Chronic Disease & Socioeconomic StatusSocioeconomic Data Brief
06/14/2023Chronic Disease LGBTQ+Sexual Orientation & Gender IdentityData Brief
06/14/2023Chronic Disease & Older VermontersAgeData Brief
06/14/2023Chronic Disease + Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityData Brief
06/14/2023 Chronic Disease & Incarcerated PersonsIncarceration Data Brief
11/03/2022Disability & Risk of SuicideDisabilityData Brief
03/15/2023Burden of Uncontrolled Asthma: Insured by MedicaidSocioeconomic Data Brief
12/13/2022Suicide in Rural VTGeographyData Brief
05/04/2022LGBTQ+ Youth & Suicide PlanSexual Orientation & GenderData Brief
09/21/2022Men & SuicideSexual Orientation & GenderData Brief
06/15/2021Adults with a DisabilityDisabilityData Brief
05/01/2016Heat Vulnerability GeographyReport
04/16/2024BRFSS Populations in Focus: Adults with a DisabilityDisabilityReport
04/16/2024BRFSS Populations in Focus: Sexual Orientation & GenderSexual Orientation & GenderReport
04/16/2024BRFSS Populations in Focus: Race & EthnicityRace & EthnicityReport
Quick Tip

If the search doesn’t return results, try alternative terms.

  • For cannabis results, search "cannabis" and then "marijuana."
  • For reporting about deaths, search "death" and then "fatal."
  • For age-specific results, search "youth" for data on children.

Dashboards and Indexes

Man under hot and bright sun
Heat Vulnerability
Backs of people arm and arm
Community Resilience
Hands holding a red heart-shaped object with a white medical cross on it.
Social Determinants of Health
EMER_EMSAmbulanceMirror.jpg
Asthma, COPD, and Heart Attack Hospitalization Data by Race

State Health Assessment

Using already existing data, the State Health Assessment calls out disproportionate health inequities. Reports focused on specific Vermont populations and health needs are available for public use.  

Learn More

Additional Health Surveys & Reports

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
Youth Risk Behavior Survey
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System
Substance Use Reports

What is Health Equity?

Health Equity exists when all people have a fair and just opportunity to be healthy, especially those who have experienced injustices and other avoidable systemic inequalities.

Learn More

 

Topics:
Health Equity
Last Updated: