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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

    West Virginia
  • 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 4,662
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 206.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.9 to 209.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.156215601
  • 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

    Barbour 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 42
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 214.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.5 to 246.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.203153268
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Boone 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 75
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 265.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 238.9 to 294.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.485794766
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.4 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Fayette 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 141
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 236.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 219.6 to 255.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.326130922
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lincoln 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 65
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 255.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 228.1 to 285.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.431044322
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Logan 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 113
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 266.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 244.7 to 289.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.492082119
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.1 to 1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    McDowell 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 73
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 245.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 220.9 to 273.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.376214456
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.3 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Roane 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 39
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 209.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.6 to 241.7
  • The rate ratio is 1.172058914
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.3 to 1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wyoming 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 66
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 232.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.8 to 259.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.302683187
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.2 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Gilmer County
  • The priority index is 2
  • The recent trend is rising
  • This death rate is similar to the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 18
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 211.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.3 to 262.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.184987008
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.3 to 2.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Braxton 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 42
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 224.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.1 to 258.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.258511873
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Cabell 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 247
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 207.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.8 to 219.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.160597621
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Clay 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 31
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 254.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 215.9 to 299.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.426245778
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to 1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Doddridge 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 20
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 230.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.4 to 283.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.291958953
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 1.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Greenbrier 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 107
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 218.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 199.8 to 237.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.220844865
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Hampshire 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 56
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 209.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.5 to 236.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.173581681
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Hancock 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 88
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.7 to 219.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.114697252
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Harrison 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 178
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 201.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.2 to 215.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.127263568
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Jackson 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 79
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 212.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.4 to 235.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.191825131
  • 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

    Jefferson 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 100
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.5 to 221.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.132237116
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Lewis 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 53
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 234.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.4 to 265.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.314931641
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Marion 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 149
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 200.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.7 to 215.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.120194588
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mercer 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 178
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 210.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.5 to 225.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.177612970
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mineral 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 68
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 209.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.9 to 234.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.175175575
  • 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

    Mingo 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 78
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 268.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 242.3 to 297.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.504264113
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.0 to 0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Morgan 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 47
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 218.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.3 to 249.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.223245494
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Nicholas 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 71
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 211.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.9 to 235.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.183903992
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Upshur 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 61
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 207.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.9 to 232.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.162864891
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.0 to 1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wayne 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 109
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 221.3 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.0 to 241.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.238992535
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Webster 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 30
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 238.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.0 to 281.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.333565362
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.2 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wetzel 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 48
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 213.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.3 to 242.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.192654029
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wirt 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 20
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 294.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 238.4 to 360.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.648547278
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 1.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Berkeley 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 183
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.2 to 212.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.114912593
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Kanawha 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 550
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 217.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 209.4 to 226.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.217815150
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Mason 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 69
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 210.4 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.5 to 234.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.177862195
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.7
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Brooke 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 69
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 193.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.5 to 215.9
  • The rate ratio is 1.084173643
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.3
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Calhoun 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 19
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 195.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.1 to 240.4
  • The rate ratio is 1.095327101
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 1.0
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Hardy 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 26
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 160.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.2 to 190.9
  • The rate ratio is 0.895766390
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Marshall 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 85
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 188.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.2 to 208.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.057576211
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to 0.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Monroe 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 34
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 186.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.3 to 218.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.045948522
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pleasants 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 186.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.8 to 232.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.041820066
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 1.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pocahontas 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 25
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 207.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.8 to 249.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.161721782
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 1.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Preston 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 67
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 181.0 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.0 to 201.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.013358815
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Putnam 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 114
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 190.7 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.2 to 207.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.067395832
  • 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

    Randolph 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 64
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 176.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.1 to 197.0
  • The rate ratio is 0.985965004
  • 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

    Ritchie 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 26
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 199.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.4 to 238.1
  • The rate ratio is 1.117412840
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Summers 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 39
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 202.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.7 to 234.6
  • The rate ratio is 1.134896316
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Taylor 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 38
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 186.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.6 to 215.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.042169196
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to 0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Tucker 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 21
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 195.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.9 to 238.8
  • The rate ratio is 1.092821076
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.4 to 0.9
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Tyler 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 25
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 203.1 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.7 to 243.2
  • The rate ratio is 1.136831125
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 to 1.1
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Grant County
  • The priority index is 7
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 24
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 136.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.7 to 164.8
  • The rate ratio is 0.764818945
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 0.2
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Pendleton County
  • The priority index is 7
  • The recent trend is stable
  • This death rate is below the US rate
  • The average deaths per year (2005-2009) is 17
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 143.9 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 114.7 to 179.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.805530197
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.8
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Monongalia 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 131
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 171.8 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.8 to 185.5
  • The rate ratio is 0.961407966
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.5 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Ohio 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 130
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 196.2 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.9 to 212.5
  • The rate ratio is 1.097989052
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.6
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Raleigh 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 191
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 190.6 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.6 to 203.3
  • The rate ratio is 1.067080495
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.4
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Wood 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 205
  • The annual death rate (2005-2009) is 180.5 per 100,000 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.5 to 192.0
  • The rate ratio is 1.010273181
  • The average annual percent change in death rates is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.5
  • The recent trend period is 2005 - 2009

    Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/20/2013 7:06 am.
    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).