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Historical Trends (2000-2021)

Incidence, Massachusetts, All Cancer Sites, All Races (incl Hisp), Ages <50, Both Sexes

Incidence, Massachusetts, All Cancer Sites, All Races (incl Hisp), Ages <50, Both Sexes

Line graph with 22 years and 3 segments
During 2000-2007, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was stable: 1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 4.8.
During 2007-2016, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was stable: -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 4.0.
During 2016-2021, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was falling: -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.0 to -1.2.
Yearly points:
In 2000, the observed rate was 101.8. The estimated rate was 101.9.
In 2001, the observed rate was 102.7. The estimated rate was 103.8.
In 2002, the observed rate was 107.2. The estimated rate was 105.7.
In 2003, the observed rate was 108.0. The estimated rate was 107.7.
In 2004, the observed rate was 109.1. The estimated rate was 109.7.
In 2005, the observed rate was 111.1. The estimated rate was 111.8.
In 2006, the observed rate was 116.1. The estimated rate was 113.9.
In 2007, the observed rate was 113.4. The estimated rate was 116.0.
In 2008, the observed rate was 118.4. The estimated rate was 115.1.
In 2009, the observed rate was 115.9. The estimated rate was 114.2.
In 2010, the observed rate was 110.6. The estimated rate was 113.3.
In 2011, the observed rate was 111.7. The estimated rate was 112.4.
In 2012, the observed rate was 110.8. The estimated rate was 111.5.
In 2013, the observed rate was 107.5. The estimated rate was 110.6.
In 2014, the observed rate was 109.8. The estimated rate was 109.7.
In 2015, the observed rate was 110.0. The estimated rate was 108.8.
In 2016, the observed rate was 108.9. The estimated rate was 107.9.
In 2017, the observed rate was 104.6. The estimated rate was 105.1.
In 2018, the observed rate was 101.3. The estimated rate was 102.3.
In 2019, the observed rate was 103.5. The estimated rate was 99.5.
In 2020, the observed rate was 93.0. The estimated rate was N/A.
In 2021, the observed rate was 92.4. The estimated rate was 94.3.

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