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Historical Trends (2002-2021)

Incidence, Pennsylvania, Lung & Bronchus, All Races (incl Hisp), All Ages, Both Sexes

Incidence, Pennsylvania, Lung & Bronchus, All Races (incl Hisp), All Ages, Both Sexes

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During 2002-2007, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was stable: -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to 1.7.
During 2007-2018, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was falling: -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
During 2018-2021, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was falling: -4.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.1 to -3.5.
Yearly points:
In 2002, the observed rate was 71.6. The estimated rate was 71.1.
In 2003, the observed rate was 70.5. The estimated rate was 71.0.
In 2004, the observed rate was 69.7. The estimated rate was 70.8.
In 2005, the observed rate was 71.8. The estimated rate was 70.7.
In 2006, the observed rate was 70.6. The estimated rate was 70.5.
In 2007, the observed rate was 71.1. The estimated rate was 70.4.
In 2008, the observed rate was 69.6. The estimated rate was 69.5.
In 2009, the observed rate was 69.3. The estimated rate was 68.7.
In 2010, the observed rate was 67.4. The estimated rate was 67.9.
In 2011, the observed rate was 67.3. The estimated rate was 67.1.
In 2012, the observed rate was 64.9. The estimated rate was 66.3.
In 2013, the observed rate was 65.1. The estimated rate was 65.5.
In 2014, the observed rate was 63.9. The estimated rate was 64.7.
In 2015, the observed rate was 64.0. The estimated rate was 64.0.
In 2016, the observed rate was 63.3. The estimated rate was 63.2.
In 2017, the observed rate was 62.6. The estimated rate was 62.5.
In 2018, the observed rate was 61.5. The estimated rate was 61.7.
In 2019, the observed rate was 60.5. The estimated rate was 58.7.
In 2020, the observed rate was 52.3. The estimated rate was N/A.
In 2021, the observed rate was 52.5. The estimated rate was 53.1.

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