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Cardiovascular Disease Data
Cardiovascular Disease in Vermont Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), or heart disease, is a serious health condition that affects over 42,000 Vermonters a year. It is a leading cause of death among Vermonters and in the U.S. overall. Many chronic diseases, including...
Diabetes Data
Diabetes in Vermont In Vermont, diabetes is a serious health condition that affects over 40,000 adults, and is one of the leading causes of death resulting from a chronic disease. People who have diabetes, and those who are at risk...
Physical Activity & Nutrition Data
Physical Activity and Nutrition in Vermont Compared to the U.S., Vermont adults eat more fruits and vegetables and get more leisure time exercise. Increasing physical activity and access to healthy diet choices are important in reducing the impact of chronic...
Atlases and Dashboards
Explore Health Data Atlases and Dashboards Many Vermont public health map atlases and dashboard-styled reports are available on a per-topic basis. These atlases and reports also allow viewers to download data in commonly used formats.
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)
The Vermont BRFSS is currently being conducted. Vermont tracks adult health-related risk behaviors, chronic health conditions, and use of preventive services using a telephone survey called the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS).
Asthma Data
Asthma in Vermont Asthma prevalence in Vermont has been higher than the nationwide rate since 2007. The rate of asthma is high among several northeastern states, and Vermont has recently ranked among states with the highest rates of asthma in...
Heart Disease Publications
The Health Department uses cardiovascular disease data and other plans and reports to assess trends across the state and to inform program and policy planning. For a complete look at cardiovascular disease in Vermont, including prevalence, geographic distribution, hospitalization trends...
Cancer Plans & Reports
The 2025 Vermont Cancer Plan is our state's road map for addressing the burden of cancer over the next five years.
Arthritis
Arthritis is 100+ different rheumatic diseases and conditions. The most common form is osteoarthritis. Other common forms are rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia and gout. Some forms of arthritis can affect multiple organs.
COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a large group of lung diseases characterized by airflow obstruction. COPD is often associated with symptoms related to difficulty breathing, but can be present without symptoms.