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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Virginia Counties versus United States

Liver & Bile Duct

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by name

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 -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.0.
Rate : The death rate is 6.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.6 to 6.7 and 27,509 average annual deaths.

Virginia

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 1.9.
Rate : The death rate is 6.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.9 to 6.3 and 644 average annual deaths.

Accomack 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 : *

Albemarle 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 4.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.3 to 6.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Alexandria City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 4.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.3 to 6.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City

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 : *

Amelia 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 : *

Amherst 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 : *

Appomattox 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 : *

Arlington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 to 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 4.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.2 to 6.0 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Augusta 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 4.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.1 to 7.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Bath 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 : *

Bedford City and County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 5.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.5 to 7.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Bland 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 : *

Botetourt 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 5.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.1 to 9.5 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Bristol City

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 : *

Brunswick 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 : *

Buchanan 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 : *

Buckingham 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 : *

Buena Vista City

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 : *

Campbell 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 6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.5 to 10.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Caroline 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 9.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.3 to 14.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Carroll 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 7.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.6 to 13.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Charles City 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 : *

Charlotte 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 : *

Charlottesville City

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 : *

Chesapeake City

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 -0.9 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 5.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.4 to 7.1 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Chesterfield County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.7 to 3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.8 to 8.1 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Clarke 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 : *

Colonial Heights City

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 : *

Covington City

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 : *

Craig 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 : *

Culpeper 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 8.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.6 to 12.7 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cumberland 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 : *

Danville City

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 8.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.7 to 13.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Dickenson 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 : *

Dinwiddie 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 : *

Emporia City

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 : *

Essex 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 : *

Fairfax City

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 11.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.5 to 19.0 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Fairfax County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.3 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 5.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.5 to 5.7 and 62 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Falls Church City

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 : *

Fauquier 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 5.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.8 to 8.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Floyd 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 : *

Fluvanna 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 8.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.1 to 14.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Franklin City

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 : *

Franklin 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 7.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.9 to 10.6 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Frederick 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 -2.2 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 6.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.4 to 8.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Fredericksburg City

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 : *

Galax City

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 : *

Giles 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 13.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.5 to 21.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Gloucester 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 9.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.9 to 14.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Goochland 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 9.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.3 to 15.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Grayson 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 : *

Greene 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 : *

Greensville 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 : *

Halifax County with South Boston City

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 6.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.1 to 10.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hampton City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.8 to 5.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.2 to 9.0 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hanover 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 5.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.8 to 7.4 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Harrisonburg City

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 : *

Henrico County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -11.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.1 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 5.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.1 to 6.2 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Henry 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 5.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.7 to 8.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Highland 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 : *

Hopewell City

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 : *

Isle of Wight 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 6.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.9 to 10.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

James City 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 5.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.5 to 7.2 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

King George 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 : *

King William 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 : *

King and Queen 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 : *

Lancaster 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 : *

Lee 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 : *

Lexington City

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 : *

Loudoun 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 5.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.0 to 6.3 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Louisa 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 5.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.5 to 9.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lunenburg 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 : *

Lynchburg City

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 8.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.7 to 11.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Madison 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 : *

Manassas City

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 : *

Manassas Park City

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 : *

Martinsville City

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 : *

Mathews 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 : *

Mecklenburg 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 : *

Middlesex 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 : *

Montgomery 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 4.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.9 to 6.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Nelson 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 : *

New Kent 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 : *

Newport News City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.0 to 4.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 8.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.0 to 10.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Norfolk City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.4 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 7.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.8 to 9.0 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Northampton 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 : *

Northumberland 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 : *

Norton City

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 : *

Nottoway 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 : *

Orange 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 6.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.9 to 10.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Page 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 9.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.6 to 15.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Patrick 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 : *

Petersburg City

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 11.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.7 to 17.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Pittsylvania 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 4.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.6 to 6.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Poquoson City

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 : *

Portsmouth City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.7 to 4.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 7.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.0 to 9.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Powhatan 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 : *

Prince Edward 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 : *

Prince George 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 : *

Prince William 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 6.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.6 to 8.0 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pulaski 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 6.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.4 to 10.3 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Radford City

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 : *

Rappahannock 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 : *

Richmond City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -4.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.0 to 3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 7.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.3 to 9.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Richmond 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 : *

Roanoke City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 4.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.4 to 6.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 10.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.9 to 13.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Roanoke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 4.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 1.8 to 8.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 5.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.9 to 7.7 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Rockbridge 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 : *

Rockingham 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 5.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.6 to 7.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Russell 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 8.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.6 to 13.9 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Salem City

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 8.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.2 to 14.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Scott 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 : *

Shenandoah 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 6.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.0 to 10.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Smyth 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 7.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.5 to 12.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Southampton 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 : *

Spotsylvania 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 4.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.1 to 6.3 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Stafford 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 4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.7 to 6.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Staunton City

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 11.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.3 to 18.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Suffolk City

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 1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 7.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.2 to 10.0 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Surry 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 : *

Sussex 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 : *

Tazewell 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 11.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.9 to 16.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Virginia Beach City

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 2.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.7 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 6.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 5.2 to 7.2 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Warren 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 5.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 3.4 to 9.9 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Washington 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 4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.6 to 6.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Waynesboro City

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 11.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 6.7 to 18.9 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Westmoreland 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 : *

Williamsburg City

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 : *

Winchester City

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 : *

Wise 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 7.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 4.5 to 11.6 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wythe 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 : *

York 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 3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.0 to 5.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.5

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 05/17/2024 6:29 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:
Accomack County, Alleghany County and Clifton Forge City, Amelia County, Amherst County, Appomattox County, Bath County, Bland County, Bristol City, Brunswick County, Buchanan County, Buckingham County, Buena Vista City, Charles City County, Charlotte County, Charlottesville City, Clarke County, Colonial Heights City, Covington City, Craig County, Cumberland County, Dickenson County, Dinwiddie County, Emporia City, Essex County, Falls Church City, Floyd County, Franklin City, Fredericksburg City, Galax City, Grayson County, Greene County, Greensville County, Harrisonburg City, Highland County, Hopewell City, King George County, King William County, King and Queen County, Lancaster County, Lee County, Lexington City, Lunenburg County, Madison County, Manassas City, Manassas Park City, Martinsville City, Mathews County, Mecklenburg County, Middlesex County, Nelson County, New Kent County, Northampton County, Northumberland County, Norton City, Nottoway County, Patrick County, Poquoson City, Powhatan County, Prince Edward County, Prince George County, Radford City, Rappahannock County, Richmond County, Rockbridge County, Scott County, Southampton County, Surry County, Sussex County, Westmoreland County, Williamsburg City, Winchester City, Wythe County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Albemarle County, Augusta County, Botetourt County, Campbell County, Caroline County, Carroll County, Culpeper County, Danville City, Fairfax City, Fauquier County, Fluvanna County, Franklin County, Giles County, Gloucester County, Goochland County, Halifax County with South Boston City, Hanover County, Henry County, Isle of Wight County, James City County, Loudoun County, Louisa County, Lynchburg City, Montgomery County, Orange County, Page County, Petersburg City, Pittsylvania County, Prince William County, Pulaski County, Rockingham County, Russell County, Salem City, Shenandoah County, Smyth County, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, Staunton City, Tazewell County, Warren County, Washington County, Waynesboro City, Wise County, York 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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