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Arthritis Data

Growing Awareness of Arthritis in Vermont The Health Department tracks arthritis among people in Vermont...

For Vermont Families & Individuals Impacted by COPD

COPD is a lung disease that gets worse over time, so it's critical to prevent...

Families & Individuals Impacted by COPD

School Nurse Asthma Resources

Concerned about memory loss? Talk to your doctor.

Chronic Disease

Learn the risk factors and warning signs

As many as 1 in 3 Vermont adults have prediabetes and 90% don’t know it.

Chronic Disease

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Asthma-friendly Schools

Vermont Asthma-friendly School Program Becoming an asthma-friendly school is simple to do and benefits all...

Healthy Body, Healthy Brain

The health of your brain and your body are closely linked. As a result, practicing...

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Vaping & Nicotine

With the high prevalence in electronic cigarettes (e-cigarette, e-cigs or vapes) and nicotine pouch use...

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Community Health Workers

Community Health Workers (CHWs) play a critical role in the health of our communities. They...

Smoke- & Vape-free Housing

Today, more and more properties are going smoke- and vape-free because Vermont properties with clean...

Resources to Help Patients

Information for health professionals to help their patients with issues related to alcohol and other...

Resources for Families, Schools & Worksites

What we eat and drink has a big impact on our bodies, including our teeth...

3-4-50 Partners

Dedicated 3-4-50 partners that have identified wellness measures that they currently employ or will accomplish...

School Wellness Improves Performance

Schools play a critical role in promoting the health of young people and helping them...

Worksite Wellness is Good for Business

Businesses play an important role in promoting health and reducing the risk of chronic disease...

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Cities & Towns Support Whole Community Health

Communities that are built to support physical activity, safe walking and biking, use of public...

Physical Activity & Nutrition Data

Physical Activity and Nutrition in Vermont Compared to the U.S., Vermont adults eat more fruits...

Diabetes Data

Diabetes in Vermont In Vermont, diabetes is a serious health condition that affects over 40,000...

Cardiovascular Disease Data

Cardiovascular Disease in Vermont Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), or heart disease, is a serious health condition...

Cancer Data

Cancer in Vermont Unfortunately, cancer is common. Roughly four out of ten people in Vermont...

Asthma Data

Asthma in Vermont More than 60,000 adults in Vermont currently have asthma. Asthma prevalence in...

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

The Vermont BRFSS is currently being conducted. Vermont tracks adult health-related risk behaviors, chronic health...

Atlases and Dashboards

Explore Health Data Atlases and Dashboards Many Vermont public health map atlases and dashboard-styled reports...

Heart Disease Publications

The Health Department uses cardiovascular disease data and other plans and reports to assess trends...

Arthritis

Arthritis is 100+ different rheumatic diseases and conditions. The most common form is osteoarthritis. Other...

State Partners

We work with several state health partners to improve asthma self-management among Vermonters. Good self-management...

Secondhand Smoke & Asthma Triggers

Asthma treatment for a child or an adult will depend on the severity of their...

State Partners & Health Professionals

More than half of Vermonters have at least one of the risk factors for cardiovascular...

Women and Heart Disease

Heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, affects women differently than men. Find important information and resources...

Individuals, Families & Heart Disease

Here is information about heart disease, risk factors, blood pressure, prevention, monitoring and treatment, plus...

Diabetes in Vermont: Data & Facts

Learn more about the different types of diabetes, including prediabetes, and the current data and...

Free Tools & Resources for Diabetes

Find free workshops, help paying for medicines, tips and fact sheets, mobile apps and information...

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Survivorship & End of Life Care

A cancer survivor is anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, from the time of...

Cancer Treatment & Care

Once cancer is diagnosed, prompt and thorough medical treatment and complementary care are essential to...

Early Detection & Screening

Early detection of cancer in people without symptoms (also called screening) can help to find...

Prevention

Cancer develops gradually as a result of many different factors related to lifestyle choices, environment...

Community

Healthy community design means planning and designing communities that supports active living and healthy eating...

School & Early Child Care

Schools share the responsibility with families and communities to provide students with healthy environments that...

Individuals and Families

Being at a healthy weight can help lower your chances of developing chronic diseases like...

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