Gresham, Oregon — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Multnomah 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 -0.71 76.32 +0.28

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Multnomah 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% -0.1% 9.1% -1.6%
High Blood Pressure 26.3% -5.1% 26.5% -5.3%
Obesity 26.8% -2.7% 30.3% -6.2%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Multnomah 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 +365.89 174.82 +277.18
Chlamydia 259.64 +190.36 309.33 +140.67

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Multnomah 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 -32.68 763.37 -171.37
Child 51.04 +2.96 68.11 -14.11

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

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

Cases Reported - 2001-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled14141
Major Depression49576
Haemophilus Influenzae B22
Hepatitis A32
Hepatitis B100
Measles0
Whooping Cough37
Syphilis62
E. coli18
Salmonella119
Shigella57