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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

North Carolina Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by trend

Explanation of Column Headers

State/County - The site and sex combination for this comparison.

Priority Index ¹ - The priority index is based upon the direction of the trend and the rate comparison. An index of 1 is the highest priority - that trend is rising and the rate is already higher. An index of 9 is the lowest priority - the trend is falling and the rate is already lower.

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

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.

AAPC (95% Confidence Interval) - The Average Annual Percent Change is the change in rate over time. These AAPCs are based upon APCs that were calculated by Joinpoint Regression Program

Other Notes

Larger confidence intervals indicate less stability of the data. This is often due to low counts that are not quite low enough to be suppressed.
Data is currently being suppressed if there are fewer than 16 counts for the time period.

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.8.
Rate : The death rate is 149.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.3 to 149.6 and 599,666 average annual deaths.

North Carolina

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.5.
Rate : The death rate is 154.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.5 to 155.5 and 19,723 average annual deaths.

Jones County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 11.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -17.2 to 49.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.7 to 195.8 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 4.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 147.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 129.5 to 168.6 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Swain County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.7 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 216.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.0 to 248.0 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Yancey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.2 to 188.3 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cleveland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.9 to 194.2 and 243 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

McDowell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.9 to 193.6 and 121 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rutherford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.1 to 178.4 and 172 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Surry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 184.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.2 to 196.8 and 201 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Davidson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.7 to 183.5 and 401 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Davie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.4 to 179.4 and 108 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hyde County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 132.8 to 223.2 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Onslow County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.4 to 214.8 and 293 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Randolph County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.0 to 184.3 and 337 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Scotland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.2 to 217.8 and 93 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wilkes County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.9 to 175.6 and 175 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Burke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.6 to 172.5 and 220 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Halifax County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 195.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.8 to 210.1 and 150 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sampson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.5 to 191.7 and 151 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Yadkin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.0 to 183.8 and 92 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Alamance County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 169.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.2 to 177.1 and 366 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Anson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 171.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.8 to 193.5 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ashe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.4 to 170.4 and 76 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Caldwell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.0 to 181.7 and 205 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 162.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 141.0 to 186.1 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Macon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 149.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.2 to 164.4 and 102 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Richmond County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.8 to 195.1 and 108 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Alexander County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 159.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.2 to 175.6 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Chowan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.1 to 190.5 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Person County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.9 to 186.3 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Caswell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 180.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.9 to 201.8 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Craven County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 174.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.6 to 185.1 and 244 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Haywood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 148.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.9 to 159.7 and 159 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.2 to 173.0 and 182 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mitchell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.9 to 192.6 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Nash County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.1 to 186.4 and 225 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Stokes County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.7 to 190.5 and 125 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cherokee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.2 to 171.8 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Graham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.9 to 200.9 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 160.0 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lenoir County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 169.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.9 to 183.0 and 141 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pasquotank County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 176.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.5 to 194.4 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pender County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 159.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.2 to 172.5 and 132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Robeson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.8 to 198.9 and 290 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Stanly County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.6 to 173.2 and 139 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tyrrell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.4 to 222.3 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Vance County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 197.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.6 to 214.9 and 119 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Avery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.4 to 164.6 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Beaufort County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 160.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.3 to 174.5 and 124 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Columbus County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 176.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.8 to 190.6 and 144 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.3 to 179.7 and 144 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Guilford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 148.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.9 to 152.7 and 924 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.6 to 188.9 and 277 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bladen County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.6 to 185.6 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Carteret County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.3 to 178.2 and 202 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Cumberland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 170.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.0 to 177.1 and 537 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Harnett County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.0 to 179.3 and 225 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Henderson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 141.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 134.0 to 149.3 and 296 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Iredell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.1 to 162.5 and 331 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.4 to 177.7 and 128 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Dare County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 158.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.4 to 174.8 and 90 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Edgecombe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 182.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.3 to 196.6 and 139 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 154.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.9 to 172.9 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Moore County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 143.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.4 to 152.5 and 245 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Rockingham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.9 to 178.9 and 236 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Buncombe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.8 to 152.0 and 551 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Johnston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 161.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.2 to 169.1 and 341 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Northampton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.1 to 167.8 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Perquimans County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.9 to 178.3 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 124.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.9 to 142.7 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.8 to 153.0 and 345 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Watauga County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 119.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 107.9 to 133.0 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Brunswick County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.3 to 152.8 and 383 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Chatham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 131.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.7 to 141.4 and 168 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 112.3 to 163.3 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Gates County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 151.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 124.8 to 181.7 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 152.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.7 to 173.9 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 178.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.0 to 209.7 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

New Hanover County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.8 to 150.3 and 434 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pitt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 146.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.3 to 154.4 and 270 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Bertie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.2 to 196.0 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Forsyth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 155.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.7 to 161.1 and 718 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hoke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 167.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.1 to 186.3 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pamlico County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 148.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 125.6 to 175.0 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Transylvania County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 127.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 115.0 to 141.0 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Catawba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 156.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.3 to 163.9 and 326 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Duplin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 130.4 to 154.9 and 114 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Currituck County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 122.5 to 159.5 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cabarrus County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 145.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.5 to 153.1 and 319 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Durham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.2 to 150.3 and 462 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Alleghany County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 142.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.4 to 168.9 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mecklenburg County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 134.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 131.0 to 137.6 and 1,333 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Martin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.7 to 186.8 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 129.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.0 to 137.7 and 196 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Granville County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.0 to 182.6 and 134 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 130.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.4 to 133.9 and 1,318 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wilson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.9 to 164.2 and 170 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Rowan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 177.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.5 to 186.0 and 330 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Gaston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.0 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 166.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.1 to 173.0 and 458 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Camden County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.9 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 135.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 108.2 to 166.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Hertford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.4 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 144.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.5 to 164.2 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/01/2024 5:35 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

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 usually an Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint Version 4.8.0.0. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas.
³ Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.
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 2020 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 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).

Interpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer statistics. 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.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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