County Overview
2,800
Adults who regularly smoke cigarettes
61
Tobacco-related deaths
1,830
People with a serious illness caused by tobacco
$9.6 Million
Spent on tobacco-related medical care
$8.5 Million
In productivity losses due to premature tobacco-related deaths
Population
Youth
6,122
Adults
20,763
Total Population
26,885
Among tobacco retailers assessed in Union County
Advertised tobacco or e-cigarettes outside the store
Sold flavored products
Offered price promotions/discounts
Sold products near toys
Advertised cigarillos for less than $1
Adult cigarette smoking
Cigarette smoking among adults in Union County is similar to Oregon overall and the rest of the United States.
Adults exposed to secondhand smoke indoors
Secondhand smoke exposure for adults in Union County is similar to Oregon overall.
Youth Tobacco Use
Among 11th graders in Union County,
e-cigarette use was higher than cigarette smoking
in 2019.
e-cigarette use was higher than cigarette smoking
in 2019.