Eugene, Oregon — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Lane County, Oregon. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Oregon United States
Average Life Expectancy 77.31 +0.49 76.32 +1.48

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Lane County, Oregon, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Oregon United States
Diabetes 7.6% -0.5% 9.1% -2%
High Blood Pressure 26.3% -1.6% 26.5% -1.8%
Obesity 26.8% +0.2% 30.3% -3.3%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Lane County, Oregon, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Oregon United States
HIV 86.11 +3.89 174.82 -84.82
Chlamydia 259.64 +103.36 309.33 +53.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Lane County, Oregon, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
Mortality Oregon United States
Infant 624.68 -23.68 763.37 -162.37
Child 51.04 -5.04 68.11 -22.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Lane County, Oregon (2001-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled9205
Major Depression25122
Haemophilus Influenzae B9
Hepatitis A18
Hepatitis B33
Measles0
Whooping Cough56
Syphilis3
E. coli98
Salmonella54
Shigella11