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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Tennessee 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.

Tennessee

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to -1.8.
Rate : The death rate is 14.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.4 to 15.1 and 1,219 average annual deaths.

Carroll 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 -2.5 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 22.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.2 to 30.4 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Chester 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 -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 25.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.6 to 38.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Hardeman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 22.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.0 to 31.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Lauderdale County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 22.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.8 to 31.7 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 18.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.6 to 25.8 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

McMinn County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 19.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.2 to 24.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Sevier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 18.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.4 to 22.3 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Davidson 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 15.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.0 to 16.8 and 101 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Henry 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 -2.5 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.0 to 26.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Montgomery 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 -2.1 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 20.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.6 to 24.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Overton 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 -3.0 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 25.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.9 to 36.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Shelby 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 -1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 16.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.1 to 17.4 and 163 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Tipton 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 -2.6 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 18.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.7 to 23.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Weakley 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 -2.6 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 20.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.8 to 27.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Bedford 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 -2.2 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 17.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.9 to 23.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Benton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 16.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 25.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Campbell 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 -2.4 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 12.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.8 to 18.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cannon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 21.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 34.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Cheatham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 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 17.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.3 to 24.3 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Coffee 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 -2.5 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 15.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.9 to 20.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

DeKalb County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 18.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.8 to 28.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Fentress County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 6.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to 17.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.9 to 30.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Giles County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -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 12.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.3 to 18.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Grainger County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.2 to 18.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Hardin 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 -3.2 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 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.7 to 18.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Hawkins County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 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 17.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 21.8 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Haywood 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 -2.4 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 19.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 30.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Henderson 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 -2.1 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 19.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.4 to 27.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Macon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 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 19.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.4 to 28.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Marion 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 17.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.3 to 25.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

McNairy 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 -2.3 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 17.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 24.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Monroe 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 -3.0 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 15.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.8 to 20.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Putnam 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 -1.7 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 15.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.4 to 19.9 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rhea 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 -2.5 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 17.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 24.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Scott 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 -3.4 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 18.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.0 to 27.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Unicoi 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 -2.4 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 15.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 24.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Anderson 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 -2.3 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 15.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.6 to 19.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Blount 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 -2.0 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 12.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.2 to 14.9 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Bradley 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 -2.9 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 12.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.8 to 15.4 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Carter 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 -3.1 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 13.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.9 to 17.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Claiborne 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 -3.2 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 17.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 24.0 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cocke 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 -4.5 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 9.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.3 to 14.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Dickson 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 17.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.6 to 22.4 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Dyer 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 -3.0 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 19.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.0 to 17.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Gibson 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 -2.8 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.1 to 18.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greene 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 -2.5 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 15.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.2 to 19.5 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hamblen 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 -0.9.
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 11.5 to 19.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Hamilton 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 12.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 14.0 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Humphreys 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 -4.2 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 13.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.5 to 21.4 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Jefferson 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 -3.7 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 11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.1 to 15.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Knox 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 -2.7 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 12.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.7 to 13.4 and 66 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lawrence 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 -3.7 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.8 to 19.1 and 8 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 -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 12.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.2 to 16.2 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Marshall 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 -3.9 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 13.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.0 to 19.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Maury 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 -2.7 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 15.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 19.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Obion 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 -3.4 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 13.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.3 to 20.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Roane 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 -0.2.
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 12.1 to 20.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Robertson 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 -3.2 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 13.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.0 to 17.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Rutherford 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 15.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 17.3 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Sullivan 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 -1.7.
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 10.5 to 14.7 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sumner 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 -0.8.
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 11.7 to 16.2 and 31 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 -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 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 15.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.1 to 21.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Washington 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 -2.2 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 13.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.2 to 16.3 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

White 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 -3.9 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 16.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.4 to 24.1 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wilson 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 -3.7 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 12.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.4 to 15.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Cumberland 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 -3.5 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 9.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.1 to 13.2 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Loudon 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 -5.1 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 9.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.4 to 13.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Williamson 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 -3.9 to -2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 9.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.7 to 11.2 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Crockett County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 26.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.0 to 39.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Fayette 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 12.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.1 to 17.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Grundy 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 19.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.6 to 33.0 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hickman 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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.1 to 18.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Houston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 30.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 18.2 to 49.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Jackson 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 15.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.0 to 26.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Johnson 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 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.1 to 23.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Meigs 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 21.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 35.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Morgan 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 14.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 8.9 to 22.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

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 20.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 31.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Smith 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 15.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.4 to 25.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Stewart County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 22.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.4 to 35.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Wayne 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 17.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.7 to 27.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bledsoe 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 : *

Clay 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 : *

Decatur 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 : *

Hancock 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 : *

Lake 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 : *

Lewis 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 : *

Moore 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 : *

Perry 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 : *

Pickett 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 : *

Sequatchie 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 : *

Trousdale 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 : *

Union 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 : *

Van Buren 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 04/20/2024 5:34 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:
Bledsoe County, Clay County, Decatur County, Hancock County, Lake County, Lewis County, Moore County, Perry County, Pickett County, Sequatchie County, Trousdale County, Union County, Van Buren County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Crockett County, Fayette County, Grundy County, Hickman County, Houston County, Jackson County, Johnson County, Meigs County, Morgan County, Polk County, Smith County, Stewart County, Wayne 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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