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United States
  • The priority index is -
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is - the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 563,025
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 178.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.4 to 178.9
  • 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

    Pennsylvania
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 29,128
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 187.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.5 to 188.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.049523394
  • 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

    Greene County
  • The priority index is 1
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 96
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 198.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.6 to 216.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.108890103
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Carbon County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 176
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 205.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.3 to 220.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.151814103
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lawrence County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 269
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 201.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.6 to 212.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.127595617
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    McKean County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 118
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 205.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.8 to 222.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.148385207
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Perry County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 103
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 212.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.2 to 232.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.189342432
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Potter County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 51
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 212.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.9 to 240.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.189210971
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Susquehanna County
  • The priority index is 4
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 108
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.1 to 217.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.117957743
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Allegheny County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 3,279
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 196.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.6 to 199.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.100626641
  • 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

    Delaware County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 1,314
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.9 to 204.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.118164967
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Fayette County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 402
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 201.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.4 to 210.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.126060424
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Philadelphia County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 3,456
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 217.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 214.6 to 221.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.219677532
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Schuylkill County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 428
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.5 to 207.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.113931676
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Washington County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 569
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 198.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.3 to 206.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.111929010
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to -0.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wayne County
  • The priority index is 5
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is above the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 144
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 197.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.5 to 213.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.107796216
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -6.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.1 to -1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Armstrong County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 188
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 189.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.6 to 202.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.061490097
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Bedford County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 113
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 167.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.2 to 182.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.939753816
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Bradford County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 156
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 191.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.9 to 205.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.070129483
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cameron County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 16
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 180.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.3 to 227.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.010451845
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Clarion County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 95
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 185.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.2 to 203.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.038829633
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Clearfield County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 211
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 187.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.3 to 199.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.050037759
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.6 to 5.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Clinton County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 92
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 191.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.3 to 210.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.072396668
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Columbia County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 162
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 192.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.0 to 206.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.075755905
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Crawford County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 221
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 193.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.8 to 205.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.081338900
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Elk County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 89
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 188.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.8 to 207.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.053654478
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Forest County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 17
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 200.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.2 to 251.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.121267189
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Fulton County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 30
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 161.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.3 to 189.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.901999531
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Juniata County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 51
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 172.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.1 to 196.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.968026416
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mercer County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 323
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 195.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.2 to 205.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.096293270
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mifflin County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 112
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 176.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.6 to 191.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.985825141
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Snyder County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 81
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 181.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.3 to 200.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.016749972
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Sullivan County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 20
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 188.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.5 to 235.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.056318021
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Tioga County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 101
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 185.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.7 to 203.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.039905309
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Venango County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 144
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 192.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.6 to 207.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.077971486
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 5.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.8 to 20.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Warren County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 108
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 183.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.9 to 199.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.025439290
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wyoming County
  • The priority index is 6
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 66
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 195.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.2 to 217.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.091315473
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Adams County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 199
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 170.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.7 to 181.2
  • The rate ratio is 0.952771714
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Beaver County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 479
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 192.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.1 to 200.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.079757258
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Berks County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 826
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 175.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.5 to 181.4
  • The rate ratio is 0.984501113
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Blair County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 345
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 196.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.1 to 206.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.099320510
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Bucks County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 1,244
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 174.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.8 to 178.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.974418096
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Butler County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 397
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 177.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.8 to 185.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.994229908
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cambria County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 389
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 179.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.4 to 187.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.004607331
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Chester County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 869
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 171.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.5 to 176.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.960655358
  • 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

    Dauphin County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 536
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 181.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.3 to 188.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.014022866
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Erie County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 633
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 191.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.2 to 198.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.074018608
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Franklin County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 319
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 173.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.0 to 182.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.971179596
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Huntingdon County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 99
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 176.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.1 to 192.7
  • The rate ratio is 0.986995642
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Indiana County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 176
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 163.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.3 to 174.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.912830811
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Jefferson County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 112
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 173.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.5 to 189.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.972301659
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lackawanna County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 577
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 192.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.6 to 200.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.078755639
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lancaster County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 1,051
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 176.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.8 to 181.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.988429864
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lebanon County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 309
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 181.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.3 to 190.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.014739172
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lehigh County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 729
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 174.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.5 to 180.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.975060639
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Luzerne County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 870
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 193.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.0 to 199.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.084783498
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lycoming County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 276
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 179.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.4 to 189.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.006885484
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to -0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Monroe County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 313
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 191.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.4 to 201.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.074258124
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Montgomery County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 1,653
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 172.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.0 to 176.6
  • The rate ratio is 0.967099761
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Montour County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 51
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.5 to 229.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.130491016
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -11.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -19.3 to -2.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Northampton County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 635
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 175.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.5 to 182.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.983127092
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Northumberland County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 256
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 191.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.2 to 202.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.073393864
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pike County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 123
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 177.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.5 to 192.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.993575680
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Somerset County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 200
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 175.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.0 to 187.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.984731036
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Westmoreland County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 969
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 181.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.0 to 186.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.014191464
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    York County
  • The priority index is 8
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 851
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 177.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.3 to 183.1
  • The rate ratio is 0.994454990
  • 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

    Centre County
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 205
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 159.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.4 to 169.1
  • The rate ratio is 0.890034244
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cumberland County
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 446
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 156.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.1 to 163.3
  • The rate ratio is 0.876592074
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Union County
  • The priority index is 9
  • The recent trend is falling
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 79
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 156.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.1 to 172.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.875181608
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/19/2013 1:52 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).