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Historical Trends (2002-2021)

Incidence, Pennsylvania, All Cancer Sites, All Races (incl Hisp), Ages <65, Both Sexes

Incidence, Pennsylvania, All Cancer Sites, All Races (incl Hisp), Ages <65, Both Sexes

Line graph with 20 years and 3 segments
During 2002-2009, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was stable: 0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 3.0.
During 2009-2018, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was stable: -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 1.5.
During 2018-2021, the APC1 in the rate of cancer was falling: -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 to -1.0.
Yearly points:
In 2002, the observed rate was 252.8. The estimated rate was 248.2.
In 2003, the observed rate was 248.0. The estimated rate was 249.4.
In 2004, the observed rate was 248.6. The estimated rate was 250.6.
In 2005, the observed rate was 247.7. The estimated rate was 251.9.
In 2006, the observed rate was 253.7. The estimated rate was 253.1.
In 2007, the observed rate was 255.6. The estimated rate was 254.4.
In 2008, the observed rate was 255.8. The estimated rate was 255.7.
In 2009, the observed rate was 257.5. The estimated rate was 256.9.
In 2010, the observed rate was 255.7. The estimated rate was 255.5.
In 2011, the observed rate was 257.6. The estimated rate was 254.1.
In 2012, the observed rate was 249.2. The estimated rate was 252.7.
In 2013, the observed rate was 250.2. The estimated rate was 251.4.
In 2014, the observed rate was 248.8. The estimated rate was 250.0.
In 2015, the observed rate was 251.5. The estimated rate was 248.6.
In 2016, the observed rate was 249.2. The estimated rate was 247.3.
In 2017, the observed rate was 242.9. The estimated rate was 245.9.
In 2018, the observed rate was 240.4. The estimated rate was 244.6.
In 2019, the observed rate was 244.9. The estimated rate was 237.7.
In 2020, the observed rate was 214.9. The estimated rate was N/A.
In 2021, the observed rate was 221.9. The estimated rate was 224.4.

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