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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Ohio Counties versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by priority index

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.

Ohio

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to -1.4.
Rate : The death rate is 166.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.2 to 167.1 and 25,270 average annual deaths.

Adams 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 -0.9 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 245.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 223.3 to 270.2 and 92 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Carroll County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 170.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.2 to 190.3 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fayette 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 -0.8 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 212.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.7 to 235.2 and 79 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Fulton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.5 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 181.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.5 to 198.3 and 102 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Gallia 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 -0.9 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 203.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.9 to 224.4 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lawrence County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.1 to 2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 217.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.3 to 232.5 and 182 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Morgan 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 -1.5 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 177.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.2 to 205.1 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pike 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 -0.9 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 193.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.6 to 214.1 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Vinton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 211.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.2 to 246.4 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Allen 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 173.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 183.7 and 235 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ashtabula 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 182.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.4 to 193.1 and 255 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Athens 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 165.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.5 to 180.7 and 107 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Brown 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 199.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.4 to 216.1 and 122 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Champaign 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 176.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.2 to 193.2 and 94 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clark 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.8 to 188.4 and 345 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clermont 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 -1.7 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 166.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.0 to 173.5 and 430 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clinton 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 200.1 and 102 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Columbiana 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 182.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.2 to 193.1 and 283 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Coshocton 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 173.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.4 to 190.9 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Crawford 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 186.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.0 to 202.4 and 118 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cuyahoga 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 -1.4 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 168.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 171.7 and 2,935 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Darke 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 175.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.8 to 189.7 and 132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Defiance 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 165.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.5 to 182.7 and 89 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Guernsey 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 -1.3 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 182.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.9 to 199.6 and 104 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hamilton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 165.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.9 to 169.3 and 1,615 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hardin 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 -1.3 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 183.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.0 to 203.8 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Highland 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 -1.2 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 186.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.1 to 203.8 and 109 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hocking 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 -1.6 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 182.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.8 to 202.8 and 73 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Huron 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 168.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 155.4 to 182.7 and 126 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jackson 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 -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 208.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.9 to 229.8 and 87 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jefferson 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 186.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.8 to 199.4 and 195 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Knox 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 165.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.7 to 178.2 and 139 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Licking 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 167.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.5 to 175.1 and 371 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.2 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 183.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.7 to 199.8 and 116 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lucas 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 -1.1 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 180.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.7 to 186.1 and 974 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison 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 -1.8 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 174.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.7 to 191.3 and 93 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 179.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.7 to 192.6 and 157 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Meigs 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 -1.7 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 192.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.2 to 215.2 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Montgomery 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 -1.3 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 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.2 to 176.0 and 1,237 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Morrow 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 -1.4 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 175.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.4 to 193.8 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Muskingum 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 -5.5 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 174.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.4 to 185.5 and 202 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ottawa 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 -0.9 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 180.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.3 to 196.4 and 129 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Paulding 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 -1.3 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 186.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.9 to 212.6 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Perry 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 180.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 199.4 and 83 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pickaway 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 195.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.7 to 210.7 and 138 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Portage 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 165.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.4 to 173.7 and 338 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Preble County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 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 187.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.6 to 204.7 and 108 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Richland 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 177.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.8 to 186.9 and 315 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ross 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 185.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.7 to 198.4 and 184 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sandusky 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 175.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.3 to 188.8 and 146 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Scioto 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 -1.1 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 192.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.5 to 205.2 and 200 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Seneca 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 172.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.2 to 186.7 and 132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Shelby 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 164.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.6 to 180.1 and 104 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Stark 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 -1.1 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 168.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.0 to 173.1 and 912 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tuscarawas 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 173.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.2 to 184.0 and 232 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Washington 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 -0.3.
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 158.0 to 182.7 and 159 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Williams 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 177.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.9 to 195.2 and 95 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Monroe 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 -1.3 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 158.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.6 to 184.3 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Van Wert County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 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 165.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.8 to 184.9 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wyandot County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.8 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 164.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.8 to 186.5 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ashland 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 -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 163.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.6 to 177.5 and 123 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Auglaize 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 157.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 143.6 to 172.5 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Belmont 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 -1.1.
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 150.7 to 173.6 and 168 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Butler 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 -2.0 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 164.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 158.8 to 169.8 and 717 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Erie 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 -1.5 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 163.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.3 to 175.0 and 196 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fairfield 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 -1.5 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 156.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.2 to 164.5 and 297 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Franklin 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 -2.4 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 155.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.8 to 159.1 and 1,953 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Geauga 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 135.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.0 to 144.9 and 192 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Greene 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 147.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.1 to 155.0 and 318 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hancock 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 -1.2 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 161.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.2 to 173.2 and 161 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Harrison 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 159.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 137.3 to 185.6 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Henry 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 153.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.3 to 172.9 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Holmes 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 158.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 142.0 to 175.4 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake 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 -2.2 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 158.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.0 to 164.2 and 546 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lorain 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 -2.1 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 162.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.9 to 168.0 and 692 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mahoning County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 153.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.7 to 159.6 and 553 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Medina 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 -1.6 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 142.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.1 to 150.0 and 345 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mercer 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 -1.2 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 155.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.5 to 171.4 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Miami 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 -1.2 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 163.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.2 to 173.2 and 241 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Noble 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 -2.4 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 128.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 106.6 to 153.2 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Summit 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 -1.3 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 163.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.2 to 167.7 and 1,207 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Trumbull 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 -2.6 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 160.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.1 to 167.3 and 497 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Union 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 -2.1 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 155.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.8 to 171.0 and 88 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 -1.8 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 141.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.3 to 148.4 and 372 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wayne 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 -1.4 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 155.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 146.1 to 164.4 and 238 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Wood 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 -1.2 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 163.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.5 to 173.2 and 249 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Delaware County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
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 lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 124.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.0 to 131.9 and 265 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Putnam 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 133.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 118.7 to 149.6 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/28/2024 9:59 pm.

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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