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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Louisiana Parishes versus United States

All Cancer Sites

All Races, Male

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 -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.7.
Rate : The death rate is 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.3 to 171.8 and 318,737 average annual deaths.

Louisiana

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.8.
Rate : The death rate is 201.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.5 to 203.6 and 5,035 average annual deaths.

Allen Parish

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 -2.0 to 2.3.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 258.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.9 to 304.5 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Beauregard Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to 0.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 219.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.9 to 251.5 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Catahoula Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 2.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 270.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 205.5 to 350.3 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Claiborne Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 0.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 233.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.4 to 281.7 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Concordia Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to 0.3.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 238.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.6 to 286.5 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

East Carroll Parish

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 -2.9 to 0.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 248.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.5 to 335.8 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Grant Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to 0.2.
Parish 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 186.4 to 265.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Iberville Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 267.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 233.1 to 305.1 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Jackson Parish

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 -2.2 to 1.2.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 264.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 221.4 to 314.6 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Jefferson Davis Parish

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 -1.7 to 0.2.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 243.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 212.2 to 278.8 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

La Salle Parish

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 -1.7 to 0.7.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.1 to 283.6 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Red River Parish

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 -2.0 to 1.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 256.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.2 to 332.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Sabine Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 0.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 214.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.9 to 250.7 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Helena Parish

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 -3.1 to 1.2.
Parish 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 184.8 to 287.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Vermilion Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 5.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.0 to 12.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 227.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.7 to 253.6 and 71 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

West Carroll Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 0.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 229.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.7 to 290.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Acadia Parish

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.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 252.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 226.2 to 280.1 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Avoyelles Parish

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 -2.7 to -0.8.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 243.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 215.2 to 274.9 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Bienville Parish

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 -3.8 to -0.2.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 220.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.7 to 272.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bossier Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.2.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.3 to 208.4 and 126 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Caddo Parish

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 -2.2 to -1.2.
Parish 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 199.4 to 222.2 and 285 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Calcasieu Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.7.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 192.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.1 to 205.4 and 214 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

De Soto Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 to -1.0.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 203.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.7 to 237.3 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Evangeline Parish

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 -2.7 to -0.5.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 226.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.7 to 260.0 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Iberia Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.7.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 222.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.0 to 246.0 and 82 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

LaFourche Parish

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.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 215.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.1 to 234.9 and 117 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lafayette Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.5.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 196.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.4 to 208.6 and 226 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Natchitoches Parish

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 -2.1 to 0.0.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 221.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.0 to 253.4 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Ouachita Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.7 to -1.3.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 206.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.9 to 221.3 and 165 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pointe Coupee Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -1.1.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 222.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.5 to 261.8 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rapides Parish

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 -2.4 to -1.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.7 to 217.8 and 142 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Richland Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to -1.0.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 225.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.7 to 269.9 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

St. Charles Parish

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 -2.2 to 0.0.
Parish 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 184.4 to 238.3 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Landry Parish

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 -0.2.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 250.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 229.0 to 273.5 and 111 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

St. Martin Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -1.5.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 208.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.5 to 234.4 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Mary Parish

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 -2.0 to -0.1.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 221.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.0 to 247.5 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Tangipahoa Parish

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 -2.4 to -1.0.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 232.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 215.4 to 250.6 and 156 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Terrebonne Parish

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 -2.3 to -1.5.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 210.4 to 247.3 and 132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Union Parish

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 -3.2 to -0.5.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 222.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.5 to 260.9 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Vernon Parish

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 -3.1 to -0.1.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 210.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 184.1 to 239.6 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Washington Parish

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 -2.8 to -1.0.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 240.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 214.9 to 268.2 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Webster Parish

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 -2.5 to -0.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 237.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 209.7 to 268.7 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Winn Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to -0.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 226.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.0 to 277.9 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

West Feliciana Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 0.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 199.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.1 to 244.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ascension Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -1.8.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 175.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.6 to 193.3 and 100 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Assumption Parish

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 -2.6 to -0.8.
Parish 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 170.2 to 242.1 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Caldwell Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -21.3 to -4.4.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 143.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 102.7 to 196.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Cameron Parish

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 -7.2 to -1.3.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 140.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 92.8 to 207.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

East Baton Rouge Parish

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 -2.3 to -1.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 179.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.7 to 187.6 and 377 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

East Feliciana Parish

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 -3.3 to -1.0.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 197.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.1 to 234.8 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Franklin Parish

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 -3.4 to -0.2.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 204.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.9 to 246.3 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson Parish

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 -2.8 to -2.0.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 183.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.6 to 191.1 and 464 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lincoln Parish

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 -3.0 to -0.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 188.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.9 to 216.8 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Livingston Parish

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 -2.8 to -1.3.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 184.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.8 to 199.5 and 132 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Madison Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to -0.8.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 228.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.8 to 294.9 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Morehouse Parish

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 -2.8 to -0.2.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 202.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.0 to 239.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Orleans Parish

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 -3.4 to -2.8.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.4 to 190.0 and 363 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Plaquemines Parish

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 -3.7 to -0.5.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 181.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 147.6 to 221.4 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

St. Bernard Parish

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 -3.5 to -2.0.
Parish 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 164.4 to 223.2 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

St. James Parish

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 -3.4 to -0.7.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 201.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.2 to 241.5 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. John the Baptist Parish

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 -3.4 to -0.9.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.3 to 230.4 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

St. Tammany Parish

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 -2.6 to -1.7.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 176.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 167.3 to 187.0 and 275 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Tensas Parish

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.6 to -0.1.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 205.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.6 to 300.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

West Baton Rouge Parish

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 -3.5 to -0.6.
Parish Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 198.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 164.7 to 236.2 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) Parish to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 05/15/2026 10:27 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. 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 parish 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 (20 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85-89, 90+). The Healthy People 2030 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 do not include Puerto Rico.

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