Heart Health

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...

Investigators both in the U.S. and abroad have shown relationships between short- and long-term exposure to air pollution and the increased risk of heart attack and other forms of heart disease.

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...

Here is information about heart disease, risk factors, blood pressure, prevention, monitoring and treatment, plus tools and resources for individuals and families.

More than half of Vermonters have at least one of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or smoking. Here are resources for health professionals and patients.

One of the best ways to improve our mental and physical health during the winter is to get outside! And Vermont has much to offer during the winter months, whether it’s sledding, winter sports or a walk in the woods...

Heart disease, or cardiovascular disease, affects women differently than men. Find important information and resources – like You First – especially for women.

You First can pay for services like breast cancer screenings, cervical cancer screenings, heart health screenings and lifestyle programs.