Prevent and decrease chronic disease in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties by preventing risky behaviors (smoking, physical inactivity and poor nutrition). and 1 more... less...
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Percent of All Deaths from All Four Chronic Diseases-Northwest Region
Current Value
54.6%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
3 behaviors (smoking, physical inactivity and poor nutrition) cause four diseases (diabetes, cancer, heart disease and lung disease), resulting in more than 50% of deaths in Vermont.
More information and data can be found through the Vermont Department of Health here.
Partners
Vermont Department of Health
Northwestern Medical Center
Rise VT
Local schools
Local primary care practices
Municipalities
Why Is This Important?
Knowing that 57% of deaths in the region are caused by preventable chronic disease is alarming. We must take action to reduce the rates of unhealthy behavior, chronic diseases and death. This measure will help us to monitor progress.
What Works
According to a recent Journal of American Medical Association study, nearly half of all deaths in the United States in 2012 that were caused by heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, have been linked to substandard eating habits including inadequate consumption of healthy foods and overconsumption of unhealthy foods. Efforts to make the healthy food choices the easy choice, physical activity accessible to all and lower tobacco use will help decrease the rates of the diseases that cause 57% of deaths in the region. Evidence based strategies can be found in the Guide to Community Preventive Services.1
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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