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Historical Trends (2002-2021)

Incidence, Delaware, Colon & Rectum, All Races (incl Hisp), Ages 65+, Both Sexes

Incidence, Delaware, Colon & Rectum, All Races (incl Hisp), Ages 65+, Both Sexes

Line graph with 20 years and 4 segments
During 2002-2005, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was stable: 1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 11.6.
During 2005-2012, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was falling: -7.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.3 to -6.3.
During 2012-2015, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was stable: 3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to 6.7.
During 2015-2021, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was falling: -5.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.4 to -4.3.
Yearly points:
In 2002, the observed rate was 284.6. The estimated rate was 276.8.
In 2003, the observed rate was 276.2. The estimated rate was 281.5.
In 2004, the observed rate was 273.6. The estimated rate was 286.4.
In 2005, the observed rate was 302.8. The estimated rate was 291.3.
In 2006, the observed rate was 272.2. The estimated rate was 269.5.
In 2007, the observed rate was 241.3. The estimated rate was 249.4.
In 2008, the observed rate was 233.2. The estimated rate was 230.7.
In 2009, the observed rate was 204.3. The estimated rate was 213.5.
In 2010, the observed rate was 212.4. The estimated rate was 197.5.
In 2011, the observed rate was 178.9. The estimated rate was 182.8.
In 2012, the observed rate was 171.1. The estimated rate was 169.1.
In 2013, the observed rate was 167.4. The estimated rate was 174.6.
In 2014, the observed rate was 183.2. The estimated rate was 180.3.
In 2015, the observed rate was 182.5. The estimated rate was 186.1.
In 2016, the observed rate was 173.1. The estimated rate was 175.4.
In 2017, the observed rate was 169.2. The estimated rate was 165.2.
In 2018, the observed rate was 159.2. The estimated rate was 155.7.
In 2019, the observed rate was 149.1. The estimated rate was 146.7.
In 2020, the observed rate was 122.7. The estimated rate was N/A.
In 2021, the observed rate was 126.3. The estimated rate was 130.2.

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