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Prevent and decrease chronic disease in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties by preventing risky behaviors (smoking, physical inactivity and poor nutrition).

Percent of Adolescents in Grades 9-12 who are Obese-Northwest Region

Current Value

18.1%

2019

Definition

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Story Behind the Curve

Obesity is a major health concern due to its connection to many chronic diseases. Heart disease, diabetes and many forms of cancer are linked to obesity.1

More data related to chronic disease can be found in the Healthy Vermonters 2020 Data Tool here

Partners

Vermont Department of Health

Northwestern Medical Center 

Rise VT

Local schools

Local primary care practices 

Why Is This Important?

The American Medical Association declared obesity a disease in 2013. Healthy Vermonters 2020 includes a goal of lowering adult obesity rates in Vermont to 20% by 2020. Lowering obesity rates will also lower other chronic disease rates and prevent deaths.1 

What Works

Region-specific prevention practices can also be found in "Planning for Prevention-A Guide to Community Health Initiatives" through Northwest Regional Planning Commission. 

References

1. Vermont Department of Health

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