Healthy Vermonters 2020
State Health Improvement Plan
This five year plan sets three broad Healthy Vermonters 2020 goals and 13 indicators as the top public health priorities for 2013-2017, with recommended strategies and interventions.
Full Report: State Health Improvement Plan 2013- 2017 
Appendix A: Vermont Recommended Evidence-Based Strategies
Appendix B: Summary of State Health Improvement Plan Interventions
State Health Improvement Plan Goals and Indicators
GOAL 1: Reduce the prevalence of chronic disease
Indicators:
- % of adults who eat the daily recommended servings of fruit/vegetables
- % of youth who eat the daily recommended servings of fruit/vegetables
- % of adults who meet physical activity guidelines
- % of youth who meet physical activity guidelines
- % of adults who smoke cigarettes
- % of youth who smoke cigarettes
GOAL 2: Reduce the prevalence of individuals with or at risk of substance abuse or mental illness
Indicators:
- % of people age 12+ who need and do not receive treatment for alcohol use
- % of youth who binge drink
- # of suicide deaths per 100,000 people
- % of suicide attempts among youth in grades 9-12 that require medical attention
GOAL 3: Improve childhood immunization rates
Indicators:
- % of children age 19-35 months who receive recommended vaccines
- % of Kindergarteners with 2+ doses of mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine
- % of youth age 13-15 who are vaccinated with one dose of Tdap vaccine