Substance use during the perinatal period can have lifelong effects on a child’s ability to thrive. The chart below shows the self-reported percentage of recent birthing parents who used one or more substances by substance type.
Data Source
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) Vermont Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Related Indicators
Birthing Parents with Adequate Prenatal Care – The indicator chart shows the percentage of birthing parents with adequate prenatal care by year, meaning that prenatal care was both entered into early and included regular visits.
Related Indicators
Children Living in Poverty Statewide – The indicator chart shows the percentage of children under 12 living below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level for the State of Vermont over time.