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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

West Virginia Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

Sorted by rateratio

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 -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -2.0.
Rate : The death rate is 177.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.2 to 177.8 and 315,770 average annual deaths.

West Virginia

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.3.
Rate : The death rate is 211.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.5 to 215.1 and 2,529 average annual deaths.

Roane 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 -1.2 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 283.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 236.0 to 337.8 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Lewis 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 -1.4 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 275.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 232.9 to 323.8 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

McDowell 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 -1.7 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 271.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 231.4 to 316.4 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Logan 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 -2.0 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 269.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 238.5 to 304.6 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 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 265.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 226.7 to 309.1 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Pleasants County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 257.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 194.9 to 334.8 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Mingo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 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 253.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.5 to 294.5 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Mercer 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 -1.2 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 237.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.1 to 261.2 and 95 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Boone 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 -1.9 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 232.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.6 to 271.4 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cabell 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 232.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 214.3 to 251.4 and 129 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Morgan 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 -2.0 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 231.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.3 to 272.6 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Summers 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 -2.0 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 227.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.2 to 277.9 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wood 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 225.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 207.6 to 244.4 and 126 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Fayette 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 223.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 199.1 to 249.9 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Harrison 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 221.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.9 to 243.4 and 96 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wyoming 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 -1.6 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 221.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.4 to 262.5 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hancock 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 -1.6 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 220.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.7 to 252.4 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ritchie 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 -0.9 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 220.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.0 to 277.8 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clay 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 -3.5 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 219.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.3 to 281.8 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Berkeley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
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 higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 218.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.9 to 236.7 and 137 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mason 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 -2.2 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 217.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.2 to 250.6 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Taylor County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 9.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 216.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.2 to 259.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson 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 -2.1 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 215.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.3 to 241.2 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jackson 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 -1.9 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 215.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.4 to 247.1 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marion 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.3 to 237.7 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Raleigh 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 213.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.0 to 233.4 and 104 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ohio County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 211.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.3 to 238.4 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pocahontas 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 -2.3 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 211.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.4 to 271.8 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Mineral 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 -1.9 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 210.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.8 to 243.3 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Nicholas 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 -2.0 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 210.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.7 to 244.8 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Webster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -9.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -19.0 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 209.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.0 to 267.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wayne 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 -2.2 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 208.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.1 to 235.0 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Barbour 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 -2.3 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 208.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.0 to 252.9 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Kanawha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 206.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.2 to 219.2 and 248 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Gilmer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 203.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.8 to 268.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wirt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 198.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.5 to 276.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Putnam 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 -2.0 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 197.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.4 to 220.6 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Preston 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 196.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.8 to 226.1 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hampshire 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 -2.0 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 196.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.6 to 230.0 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Brooke 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 -2.1 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 192.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 227.1 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marshall County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 192.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.3 to 221.3 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wetzel 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 -2.1 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 191.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.6 to 233.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greenbrier 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 189.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.0 to 216.2 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hardy 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 -2.7 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 188.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.1 to 234.2 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tucker 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 -2.5 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 187.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.4 to 250.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tyler 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 -2.9 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 185.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.5 to 242.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Calhoun 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 -2.9 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 184.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.2 to 246.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Braxton 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 -2.6 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 182.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.7 to 223.8 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Upshur 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 -2.4 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 176.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 149.3 to 208.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Randolph 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 -2.2 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 173.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.3 to 201.9 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Monroe 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 -2.3 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 173.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.9 to 214.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Monongalia 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 -2.8 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 162.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 145.5 to 180.1 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Pendleton 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 -2.9 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 160.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 119.4 to 215.3 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Grant County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 133.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.4 to 172.6 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Doddridge 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 -4.6 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 112.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 79.7 to 157.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 06/18/2024 7:44 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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