Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data
Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020
North Carolina Counties versus United States
All Cancer Sites
All Races, Male
Sorted by priority index
Explanation of Column HeadersState/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.
North Carolina
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -2.0.
- Rate : The death rate is 187.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.9 to 189.2 and 10,427 average annual deaths.
Rutherford 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 -1.7 to 2.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 217.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.8 to 238.2 and 99 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Swain 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 -1.3 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 256.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.3 to 309.7 and 23 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4
Yancey 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 -0.5 to 1.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 214.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.2 to 252.7 and 31 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Alamance County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 208.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.0 to 222.0 and 192 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Beaufort County
- 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 -2.6 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 203.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.4 to 227.4 and 70 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Bladen County
- 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.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 209.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 182.8 to 240.1 and 48 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Burke County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to -0.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 203.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.6 to 221.4 and 122 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Caldwell County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to -1.1.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 208.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.3 to 227.6 and 113 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Caswell 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 -2.3 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 223.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.7 to 260.0 and 38 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Catawba 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 -2.0 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 199.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.6 to 213.6 and 183 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Cleveland 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 -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 230.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 212.1 to 249.1 and 133 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Columbus County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 217.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.6 to 241.5 and 77 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Craven County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 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 212.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.8 to 229.5 and 131 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Cumberland County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 200.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.9 to 212.4 and 268 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Davidson 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 216.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 203.1 to 229.8 and 219 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Davie 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 -1.4 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 202.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.1 to 228.1 and 60 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Edgecombe County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 243.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 218.2 to 269.9 and 76 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4
Franklin County
- 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 -2.3 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 210.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.1 to 232.8 and 80 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Gaston County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 205.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.2 to 217.3 and 243 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Greene 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 -2.4 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 224.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.8 to 268.6 and 27 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Halifax 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 236.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 212.6 to 261.9 and 79 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Harnett County
- 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 -2.4 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 208.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.9 to 226.1 and 121 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Johnston County
- 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 -2.5 to -1.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 202.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.3 to 216.9 and 181 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Lee County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 209.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.8 to 233.3 and 72 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Lenoir County
- 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 -2.2 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 206.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 185.2 to 229.3 and 74 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Lincoln 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 -2.0 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 196.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.3 to 214.9 and 99 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
McDowell 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 -1.4 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 215.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.4 to 240.7 and 67 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Nash 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 -2.1 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 208.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.5 to 227.6 and 115 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Onslow County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 234.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 217.7 to 252.7 and 149 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Pasquotank County
- 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 -2.6 to -1.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 213.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.4 to 242.8 and 48 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Person 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 -2.1 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 207.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.8 to 235.1 and 53 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Randolph 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 209.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 195.2 to 223.7 and 180 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Richmond 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 -0.8.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 223.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 198.1 to 251.6 and 59 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Robeson County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 246.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 228.8 to 264.6 and 164 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4
Rockingham County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -1.0.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 217.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.4 to 235.1 and 132 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Rowan 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 219.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 205.0 to 234.8 and 180 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Sampson 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 -1.7 to -0.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 233.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.7 to 257.8 and 86 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Scotland 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 -2.3 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 217.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 189.1 to 249.7 and 45 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Stanly 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 -1.8 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 201.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.8 to 223.0 and 77 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Stokes County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.1.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 211.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 188.2 to 236.4 and 67 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Surry 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 232.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 212.9 to 253.5 and 109 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Vance 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 -2.3 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 246.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 218.6 to 276.8 and 63 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4
Wayne County
- 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 -2.1 to -1.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 213.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.4 to 230.0 and 142 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Wilkes 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 198.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 180.8 to 217.9 and 96 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Wilson County
- 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 -2.3 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 197.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 179.1 to 216.9 and 92 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Yadkin 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 -1.6 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 213.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 186.9 to 242.1 and 50 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Hyde County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 198.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.4 to 286.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Jones 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 -1.9 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 221.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.1 to 283.2 and 15 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Tyrrell County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 220.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.6 to 314.6 and 7 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Alexander County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -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 189.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.0 to 216.2 and 47 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Alleghany 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 -3.1 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 172.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 138.0 to 214.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Anson 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 -0.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 198.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 166.1 to 234.5 and 30 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Ashe County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 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 188.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.5 to 218.0 and 43 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Avery 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 -3.0 to -0.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 150.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 121.6 to 184.3 and 20 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8
Bertie County
- 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 -3.1 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 192.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.2 to 230.2 and 26 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Brunswick 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 180.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 169.2 to 193.1 and 222 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Buncombe County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 171.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.1 to 180.6 and 280 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Cabarrus County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 172.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 159.9 to 185.0 and 160 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Camden County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -0.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 205.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.2 to 265.3 and 13 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Carteret County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.5.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 193.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.3 to 211.8 and 109 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Chatham 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 -2.5 to -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 163.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.9 to 179.9 and 93 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Cherokee 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 -2.6 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 166.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 144.1 to 193.0 and 45 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Chowan 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 -2.3 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 200.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.4 to 245.1 and 22 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Clay County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 150.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 116.0 to 195.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8
Currituck County
- 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 -3.4 to -1.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 167.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.0 to 198.5 and 30 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Dare 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 -2.3 to -0.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 194.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.5 to 221.7 and 52 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Duplin County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -2.3.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 171.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 152.2 to 192.3 and 62 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Durham County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 to -2.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 171.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 161.4 to 182.0 and 232 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Forsyth County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -1.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 182.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.2 to 191.7 and 356 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Gates County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 176.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.7 to 227.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Graham County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 169.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 127.7 to 222.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Granville County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.7 to -2.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 199.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.8 to 222.5 and 69 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Guilford County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 179.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 172.2 to 187.0 and 477 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Haywood County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 to -0.8.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 177.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.6 to 196.5 and 84 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Hertford 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 -3.1 to -1.8.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 188.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 157.7 to 224.3 and 28 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Hoke County
- 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 -3.6 to -1.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 204.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.6 to 237.9 and 40 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Iredell County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.3.
- 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 172.3 to 198.2 and 172 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Jackson 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 -2.3 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 176.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.2 to 201.7 and 48 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Macon 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 -0.2.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 192.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.0 to 217.5 and 59 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Madison County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.5 to -1.8.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 187.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.5 to 222.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Martin County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -2.1.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 195.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.6 to 230.0 and 33 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Mecklenburg County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -2.1.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 162.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 156.3 to 167.9 and 665 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Mitchell County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 209.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.6 to 253.4 and 24 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Montgomery County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 202.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 173.1 to 235.5 and 37 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Moore County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -1.5.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 164.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.8 to 178.6 and 127 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
New Hanover 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 -2.5 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 172.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.3 to 183.1 and 225 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Northampton 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 -1.0.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 182.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 151.7 to 218.6 and 28 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Pamlico County
- 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 -3.3 to -1.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 173.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 140.0 to 215.8 and 21 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Pender 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 -2.4 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 196.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.8 to 218.3 and 74 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Perquimans County
- 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 -3.4 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 168.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 135.1 to 208.5 and 20 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Pitt County
- 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 -2.8 to -2.2.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 178.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 165.2 to 193.1 and 139 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Transylvania 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 -2.6 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 137.9 to 181.1 and 52 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Union 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 -2.4 to -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 174.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 162.8 to 187.2 and 183 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 -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 to -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 182.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.5 to 216.8 and 30 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Washington 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 -2.8 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 212.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 168.1 to 266.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Henderson County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.2.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 159.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 148.0 to 171.9 and 150 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Orange County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.8.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 150.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 136.9 to 165.3 and 98 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8
Polk County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.2.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 144.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.2 to 172.7 and 29 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8
Wake County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.2 to -0.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 156.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 150.7 to 161.8 and 670 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Watauga County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.1.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 139.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 120.8 to 161.2 and 41 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/19/2024 4:24 pm.
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.