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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

North Carolina Counties versus United States

Colon & Rectum

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by priority index

Explanation of Column Headers

State/County - The site and sex combination for this comparison.

Priority Index ¹ - The priority index is based upon the direction of the trend and the rate comparison. An index of 1 is the highest priority - that trend is rising and the rate is already higher. An index of 9 is the lowest priority - the trend is falling and the rate is already lower.

Recent Trends - This is an interpretation of the AAPC:

Rising when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is above 0.
Stable when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change includes 0.
Falling when 95% confidence interval of average annual percent change is below 0.

AAPC (95% Confidence Interval) - The Average Annual Percent Change is the change in rate over time. These AAPCs are based upon APCs that were calculated by Joinpoint Regression Program

Other Notes

Larger confidence intervals indicate less stability of the data. This is often due to low counts that are not quite low enough to be suppressed.
Data is currently being suppressed if there are fewer than 16 counts for the time period.

Line by Line Interpretation of the Report

United States

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -1.8.
Rate : The death rate is 13.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 13.2 and 52,152 average annual deaths.

North Carolina

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -2.3.
Rate : The death rate is 12.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.3 to 12.9 and 1,578 average annual deaths.

Anson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.6 to 8.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 22.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.6 to 31.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Caswell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 21.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.0 to 30.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Swain 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 -1.5 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.6 to 38.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Washington County

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 -3.2 to 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 28.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.8 to 45.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Halifax 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 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.4 to 25.1 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Onslow County

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 -3.5 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 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.9 to 20.1 and 25 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 -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 19.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.2 to 26.0 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Person 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 -3.2 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 18.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.7 to 24.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

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 -1.9 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 17.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.6 to 21.0 and 26 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 -3.2 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.5 to 27.1 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Wayne 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 -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.6 to 19.6 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Alexander County

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 -2.9 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 14.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.1 to 19.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ashe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.9 to 18.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cherokee County

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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 17.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.7 to 24.4 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cleveland 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 -2.1 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.9 to 16.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Duplin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 11.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.6 to 18.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 16.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 21.9 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Macon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 15.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 21.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 13.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.3 to 22.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

McDowell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.1 to 18.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Mitchell 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 -2.7 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 17.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.5 to 29.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Perquimans County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 15.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.6 to 25.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rutherford 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 -2.4 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 18.9 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Stanly County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.7 to 18.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Stokes 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 -2.4 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 12.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.0 to 17.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Surry 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 -2.0 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 13.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.2 to 17.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Yancey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.8 to 25.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Alamance 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 -2.9 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 11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 13.5 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Beaufort 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 -2.8 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 15.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 21.4 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bertie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.0 to -3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.0 to 24.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Bladen 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 -3.6 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 16.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 22.8 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Brunswick 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 -4.0 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 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 14.9 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Buncombe 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 -3.4 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 13.6 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Burke 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.4 to 15.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cabarrus 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 12.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 14.6 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Caldwell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 18.4 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Carteret 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 -2.5 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 20.2 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Catawba 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 -3.0 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 13.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.3 to 16.1 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Chowan County

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 -4.8 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 14.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.5 to 24.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Columbus 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 -2.7 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 15.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 20.1 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Craven 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 -4.0 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 12.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.9 to 15.8 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cumberland 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 -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.5 to 14.0 and 38 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 -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 11.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.9 to 17.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Davidson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 16.1 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Davie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 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 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.7 to 17.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Edgecombe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.9 to 20.8 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Forsyth 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 -2.9 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 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.0 to 14.0 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Franklin County

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 -4.0 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.2 to 15.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Gaston 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 -2.3 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 14.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 16.2 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Granville 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 -2.6 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 16.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 21.5 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Guilford 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 -3.2 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 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 13.7 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Harnett 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 -3.3 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 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.0 to 18.3 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Henderson 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 -3.6 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 11.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.9 to 13.8 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Hertford 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 -3.5 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.8 to 23.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hoke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.6 to 17.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Iredell 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 -2.8 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 16.4 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Johnston 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 -2.6 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 16.2 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lee 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 -3.1 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.4 to 16.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lenoir 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.3 to 18.4 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lincoln 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 -4.0 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 12.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 15.8 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Martin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.0 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.6 to 16.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Montgomery 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 -4.0 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 14.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 21.6 and 6 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 -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 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 11.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.2 to 14.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Nash County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -16.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -28.9 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 11.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 14.4 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Northampton County

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 -4.0 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 14.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.7 to 22.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Pender 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 -3.8 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 10.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.4 to 14.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Pitt County

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 -3.6 to -2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 14.4 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Randolph 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 -3.2 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 11.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 13.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Richmond 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 -3.6 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.3 to 22.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rockingham 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.9 to 18.0 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Rowan 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 -1.8 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 13.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 16.1 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Sampson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 18.9 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Transylvania County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 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 9.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.4 to 14.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Union 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 -3.2 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 11.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.4 to 13.5 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Vance 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 -3.1 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 14.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.7 to 20.0 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Warren 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 -3.7 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.0 to 20.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Wilkes County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 18.2 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wilson 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.0 to 15.2 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Yadkin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 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 11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.4 to 16.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Chatham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.5 to -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.4 to 12.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Durham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.1 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.8 to 13.2 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Haywood 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 -3.6 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.5 to 13.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Mecklenburg 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 -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.0 to 11.9 and 111 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

New Hanover County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.5 to -2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 8.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.0 to 10.1 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.4 to 13.3 and 16 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 -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to -2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.9 to 10.7 and 98 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 15.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.4 to 27.5 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Currituck County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.0 to 17.4 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.5 to 21.5 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.5 to 19.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Watauga County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 8.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.1 to 12.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Alleghany County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Avery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Camden County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Gates County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Graham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Hyde County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Jones County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Pamlico County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Tyrrell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : *
Rate : *
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : *

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/25/2024 6:27 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

* Data has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates.
** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.
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).

Data for the following has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates:
Alleghany County, Avery County, Camden County, Gates County, Graham County, Hyde County, Jones County, Pamlico County, Tyrrell County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Clay County, Currituck County, Greene County, Polk County, Watauga County

Interpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer statistics. When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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