Vermont

Highlights

• In the past year, smoking decreased 22% from 7.4% to 5.8% of adults ages 65+.
• In the past year, food insecurity increased 24% from 12.3% to 15.3% of adults ages 60+.
• In the past 2 years, geriatrician shortfall increased 40% from 43.6% to 61.2% of needed geriatricians.
• In the past 2 years, hip fractures decreased 25% from 6.9 to 5.2 hospitalizations per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
• In the past 3 years, hospice care use increased 46% from 23.5% to 34.4% of decedents ages 65+.