Catchment Area Data

The UVM Cancer Center's Community Outreach and Engagement team is responsible for defining the cancer burden in our catchment area.
UVM Cancer Center catchment area map

Catchment Area Map

The UVM Cancer Center catchment area includes Vermont and six counties in northern New York.

Cancer Risk Factors

Smoking

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It is estimated that about 20% of all cancers and 30% of all cancer deaths in the United States are attributable to smoking. The rate of people who currently smoke is higher in our region (17.6%) compared to the United States (14.4%).

Smoking Rates

Source: BRFSS, 2021

Poverty

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People living in poverty are more likely to die from cancer.  While our region has a lower poverty rate (9.7%) compared to the United States (11.6%), rates vary by county. 

Poverty

Source: US Census, 2020

Age

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Although cancer can be diagnosed at any age, cancer risk increases substantially in older adults, especially those over 60 years old. Our region has an older median population (43.1 years) compared to the United States, which has a median age of 38.8 years. 

Age

Source: US Census, 2020

Obesity

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Compared to those of normal weight, obese and overweight individuals are at increased risk for cancer. Although our region has a lower obesity rate (29.8%) than the United States (33.0%), rates vary by county. 

Obesity

Source: BRFSS, 2021

Cancer Screening Rates

Colorectal Screening

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The percent of eligible adults who met the recommended colorectal cancer screening guidelines was lower for all counties in our region compared to the US rate of 72.8%. 

CRC Screening

Source: BRFSS, 2020

Cervical Screening

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The percent of eligible people who met the recommended cervical cancer screening guidelines was higher for all counties in our region compared to the US rate of 78.0%. 

Cervical Screening

Source: BRFSS, 2020

Breast Screening

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The percent of eligible people who received the recommended mammogram for breast cancer screening fell below the US rate of 78.2% for 19 of the 20 counties in our region.

Breast Screening

Source: BRFSS, 2020 

Cancer Incidence and Mortality

Age-Adjusted Incidence

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Age-adjusted cancer incidence

Sources: SEER and NPCR Cancer Registries

Age-Adjusted Mortality

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Age-adjusted cancer mortality

Sources: SEER and NPCR Cancer Registries

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Based on the catchment area data, our areas of emphasis include:

  • Sun Safety to prevent skin cancer
  • Lung screening to increase early detection
  • Breast cancer screening and survivorship
  • HPV vaccination
  • Colorectal cancer screening
Cancer in focus cancer incidence all sites page

Cancer InFocus

Take a deeper dive into the catchment area with our interactive data dashboard. You'll find county-level data, information about demographics, and much more.

Explore the Cancer InFocus Dashboard (BETA)