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Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, death years through 2009
US States versus US

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Sorted by Priority Index



United States
  • The priority index is -
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is - the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 567,614
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 173.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.6 to 173.5
  • The rate ratio is -
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Alabama
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 10,289
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 195.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.6 to 199.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.129024106
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Arkansas
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 6,513
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 197.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.2 to 201.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.138317566
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to -0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    District of Columbia
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 1,131
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 190.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.3 to 202.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.100143319
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Indiana
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 13,093
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 190.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.4 to 194.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.101706663
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Kentucky
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 9,634
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 204.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.1 to 208.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.179951828
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Louisiana
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 9,098
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 196.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.8 to 201.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.137635223
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mississippi
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 6,130
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 198.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.8 to 203.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.148339580
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Ohio
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 25,149
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 190.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.1 to 192.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.100297166
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Tennessee
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 13,482
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 196.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.7 to 199.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.132434191
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    West Virginia
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 4,786
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 207.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.4 to 213.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.197555249
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Minnesota
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 9,580
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 169.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.8 to 172.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.977566928
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Alaska
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 895
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 185.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.0 to 199.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.074063707
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    California
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 55,990
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 159.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.7 to 160.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.918635034
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Connecticut
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 6,819
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 167.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.3 to 171.4
  • The rate ratio is 0.966726992
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Delaware
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 1,813
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 177.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.1 to 185.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.023943689
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Florida
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 40,931
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 165.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.4 to 166.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.953637070
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Georgia
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 15,139
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 173.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.6 to 176.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.001556641
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Idaho
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 2,458
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 159.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.2 to 166.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.921481022
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Illinois
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 24,182
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 181.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.1 to 183.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.048186974
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Iowa
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 6,249
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 171.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.3 to 176.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.991579574
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Kansas
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 5,319
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 173.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.7 to 178.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.001710779
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Maine
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 3,133
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 187.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.6 to 193.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.081234225
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Maryland
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 10,412
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 178.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.6 to 181.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.028691142
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Massachusetts
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 13,112
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 174.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.6 to 177.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.008733087
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Michigan
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 20,257
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 182.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.9 to 185.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.053809645
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Missouri
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 12,472
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 185.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.0 to 188.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.070374889
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Montana
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 1,914
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 164.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.0 to 172.1
  • The rate ratio is 0.949872134
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Nebraska
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 3,336
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 167.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.6 to 173.1
  • The rate ratio is 0.966529720
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Nevada
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 4,461
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 176.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.5 to 182.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.020903460
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    New Hampshire
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 2,562
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 170.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.6 to 177.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.983260530
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    New Jersey
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 16,540
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 169.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.1 to 172.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.980426813
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    New York
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 35,215
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 161.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.2 to 163.6
  • The rate ratio is 0.935531463
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    North Carolina
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 17,513
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 178.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.5 to 180.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.029384565
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    North Dakota
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 1,243
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 159.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.6 to 168.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.922016058
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Oklahoma
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 7,639
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 190.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.9 to 194.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.098577103
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Oregon
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 7,487
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 173.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.4 to 177.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.001840862
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pennsylvania
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 28,879
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 181.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.7 to 183.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.050380840
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Rhode Island
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 2,220
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 174.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 182.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.008391601
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    South Carolina
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 9,123
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 179.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.7 to 183.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.036386751
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    South Dakota
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 1,503
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 156.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.1 to 164.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.901418014
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Texas
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 35,591
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 164.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.4 to 165.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.948222953
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Vermont
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 1,254
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 168.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.3 to 178.4
  • The rate ratio is 0.974337664
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Virginia
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 14,122
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 176.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.6 to 179.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.020145678
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Washington
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 11,922
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 175.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.8 to 178.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.011017769
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wisconsin
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 10,866
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 170.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.7 to 174.2
  • The rate ratio is 0.987522285
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wyoming
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 936
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 167.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.6 to 178.6
  • The rate ratio is 0.966894459
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Arizona
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 10,271
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 147.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.3 to 150.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.850143353
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Colorado
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 6,950
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 151.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.1 to 155.4
  • The rate ratio is 0.876766898
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Hawaii
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 2,244
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 144.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.1 to 150.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.832389681
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    New Mexico
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 3,202
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 149.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.7 to 155.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.866275511
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Utah
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The deaths per year (2009) is 2,555
  • The annual death rate (2009) is 120.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.0 to 125.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.697191175
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 05/25/2013 4:51 pm.
    Trend2
         Rising    when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.
         Stable    when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.
         Falling    when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.
    Rate Comparison
         Above    when 95% confident the rate is above and Rate Ratio3 > 1.10
         Similar    when unable to conclude above or below with confidence.
         Below    when 95% confident the rate is below and Rate Ratio3 < 0.90

    * Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trendestimates.
    ** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.
    1 Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate.
    2 Recent trend in death rates is Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint Regression Program. Due to data availability issues, the time period used in the calculation of the joinpoint regression model may differ for selected racial groups or counties.
    3 Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate.

    Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1–4, 5–9, … , 80–84, 85+). The Healthy People 2010 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US populations included with the data release have been adjusted for the population shifts due to hurricanes Katrina and Rita for 62 counties and parishes in Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The 1969-2009 US Population Data File is used with mortality data.

    Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.

    State Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data. Data presented on the State Cancer Profiles Web Site may differ from statistics reported by the State Cancer Registries (for more information).