Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data
Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020
South 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.
South Carolina
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -2.0.
- Rate : The death rate is 193.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 191.4 to 196.1 and 5,686 average annual deaths.
Lee County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -12.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -23.8 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 259.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 216.2 to 308.5 and 28 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5
Abbeville 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 -0.5.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 209.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.9 to 243.9 and 36 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Allendale 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 -2.3 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 273.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 211.7 to 349.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5
Anderson County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- 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 higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 202.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.8 to 214.7 and 241 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Barnwell County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 234.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 197.4 to 276.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Cherokee County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 223.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 200.3 to 249.2 and 72 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Chester 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 257.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 225.3 to 292.4 and 51 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4
Chesterfield 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 216.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.2 to 243.9 and 61 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Clarendon County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 208.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.3 to 237.2 and 52 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Colleton 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 -0.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 247.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 219.8 to 278.0 and 63 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4
Darlington 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 -1.5.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 207.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 187.1 to 229.6 and 82 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Dillon 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 -2.5 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 235.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.7 to 272.9 and 39 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Fairfield County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 225.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.9 to 264.7 and 35 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Florence 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 -1.5.
- 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 193.2 to 224.7 and 151 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Greenwood 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 -2.1 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 221.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 201.6 to 243.1 and 94 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Hampton 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 -1.8 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 235.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.6 to 280.0 and 28 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Kershaw 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 214.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 193.7 to 236.3 and 87 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Laurens 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 232.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 212.0 to 255.5 and 97 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Marion 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 -2.4 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 221.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.4 to 257.2 and 40 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Marlboro County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 237.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 202.5 to 276.9 and 36 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Newberry County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to -0.7.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 216.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 190.6 to 246.0 and 53 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Orangeburg 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 -1.2.
- 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 192.4 to 229.1 and 112 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Pickens 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 -0.6.
- 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 183.8 to 214.4 and 139 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Richland 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 201.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 192.0 to 212.0 and 349 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Spartanburg 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 -1.8 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 206.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 196.3 to 216.4 and 351 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Sumter 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 231.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 213.3 to 250.4 and 129 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3
Union 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 -1.1 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 278.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 242.9 to 317.3 and 49 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6
Williamsburg County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to -0.4.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 258.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 225.4 to 294.2 and 50 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5
Aiken County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 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 193.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 181.3 to 206.0 and 205 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Bamberg 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 -2.5 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 211.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 171.0 to 259.1 and 21 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2
Berkeley 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 -2.6 to -2.0.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 189.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 177.2 to 202.2 and 198 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Calhoun 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 -2.7 to -0.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 191.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 154.4 to 236.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Charleston 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 183.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 175.5 to 192.2 and 401 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Dorchester County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 191.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.8 to 206.4 and 145 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Edgefield 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 -1.8.
- 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 137.4 to 193.3 and 30 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Georgetown 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 188.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 170.6 to 207.8 and 96 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Greenville 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 -5.4 to -3.1.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 170.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 163.5 to 178.0 and 460 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0
Horry 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 -1.3.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 192.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 183.9 to 200.4 and 481 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Jasper County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -0.8.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 166.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 139.3 to 197.0 and 30 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Lancaster County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 168.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 153.9 to 183.8 and 106 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Lexington 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 -2.2 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 187.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 178.1 to 198.0 and 297 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
McCormick 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 -3.8 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 159.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 126.6 to 202.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9
Oconee 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 -1.9 to -0.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 191.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 174.8 to 209.2 and 108 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Saluda 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 -2.8 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 192.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 160.5 to 228.4 and 27 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
York 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 -1.6.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 187.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 176.2 to 198.5 and 246 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1
Beaufort County
- Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
- Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.9.
- County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
- Rate : The death rate is 141.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 133.3 to 150.9 and 228 average annual deaths.
- Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8
Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 05/05/2024 12:52 am.
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.