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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

North Carolina Counties versus United States

Lung & Bronchus

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by count

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 -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -3.5.
Rate : The death rate is 31.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.4 to 31.6 and 134,732 average annual deaths.

North Carolina

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to -2.2.
Rate : The death rate is 36.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.4 to 37.3 and 5,029 average annual deaths.

Wake County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.0 to -3.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.6 to 26.3 and 274 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 -5.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.3 to -4.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 25.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.4 to 27.3 and 270 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Guilford 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 -3.0 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 34.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.5 to 36.7 and 222 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Forsyth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.7 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 38.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.0 to 41.1 and 185 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cumberland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.8 to 47.3 and 146 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Gaston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.0 to -3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 44.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.1 to 48.0 and 134 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Buncombe County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -17.2 to -5.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 28.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.2 to 31.0 and 119 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Davidson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.9 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.5 to 52.5 and 119 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Brunswick County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.0 to 39.9 and 113 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Johnston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 46.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.8 to 51.0 and 111 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

New Hanover County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.2 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 32.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.5 to 35.3 and 102 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Alamance 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 -2.4 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 43.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.7 to 47.6 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Randolph County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.7 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.1 to 53.0 and 99 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Durham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.3 to -4.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 26.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.9 to 28.9 and 92 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Iredell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.8 to -2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.3 to 40.3 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Onslow County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.0 to 59.6 and 86 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Rowan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.8 to -2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.3 to 46.7 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cabarrus 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 -4.0 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 34.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.1 to 37.9 and 84 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Catawba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.4 to -3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 37.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.6 to 41.0 and 84 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Union County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 32.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.1 to 35.6 and 83 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Robeson 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 -1.8 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.7 to 59.9 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.3 to 53.5 and 74 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Rockingham 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 -2.6 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.7 to 55.4 and 73 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Henderson 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 -3.3 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 32.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.8 to 35.9 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pitt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 37.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.3 to 41.3 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Craven County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.9 to 51.1 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Harnett County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 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 45.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.9 to 51.1 and 67 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Burke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 44.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.2 to 49.3 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Caldwell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.6 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.2 to 55.7 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Cleveland 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 -3.4 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 42.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.3 to 47.2 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Moore 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 -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 33.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.7 to 37.8 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Carteret 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 -3.4 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 42.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.3 to 48.1 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Surry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -11.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -21.5 to -2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.9 to 53.7 and 54 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Nash County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -11.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -20.8 to -3.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 38.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.6 to 43.2 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -11.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -20.6 to -2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 37.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.2 to 43.2 and 49 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wilkes County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.6 to 48.1 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Rutherford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.8 to 48.4 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wilson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.1 to 46.1 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Haywood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.0 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 38.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.3 to 44.1 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sampson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.3 to 59.9 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Orange County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.4 to -3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 24.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.7 to 27.7 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Stanly County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 44.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.0 to 50.9 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 39.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.3 to 46.2 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Columbus County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.0 to 57.8 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Lenoir County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.9 to 52.5 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pender County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 42.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.7 to 49.7 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Richmond County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 58.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.0 to 68.3 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Halifax County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 45.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.0 to 53.4 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Edgecombe 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 -2.4 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.4 to 52.6 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Chatham County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.0 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 23.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.3 to 27.8 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

McDowell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -10.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -18.1 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.4 to 55.4 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Stokes County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.6 to 50.5 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Granville County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.6 to 46.3 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Beaufort County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.7 to 46.8 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Duplin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.2 to 49.1 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Davie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.7 to 51.2 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.5 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 34.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.2 to 40.9 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Vance County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 46.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.7 to 55.0 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Yadkin 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 48.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.3 to 57.1 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Macon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.1 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 33.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.0 to 40.8 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Person 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 -4.4 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.6 to 47.2 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Cherokee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 38.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.8 to 47.1 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Scotland 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 -2.9 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 53.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.5 to 64.4 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Alexander County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.6 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 44.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.5 to 52.8 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Bladen 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 -3.6 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 46.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.0 to 56.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Dare 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 -4.5 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 37.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.7 to 46.0 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Transylvania 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 -3.4 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 29.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.0 to 36.3 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Pasquotank County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.8 to -2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 38.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.2 to 46.3 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Hoke County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 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 45.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.9 to 55.8 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Ashe 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 -3.9 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 36.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.6 to 45.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Caswell 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 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 50.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.1 to 62.7 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -21.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -37.2 to -5.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 27.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.1 to 34.5 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Martin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 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 44.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.6 to 56.0 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Currituck County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 to -0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.2 to 52.8 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Watauga County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.3 to -2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 25.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.2 to 32.3 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Northampton 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 -2.8 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 45.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.0 to 57.9 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hertford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 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 45.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.3 to 57.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Anson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 44.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.5 to 56.4 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Montgomery 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 -3.8 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 34.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.6 to 43.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Yancey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 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 41.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.9 to 52.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Madison 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 -3.7 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 41.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.1 to 53.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Warren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -6.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.7 to 12.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 35.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 27.2 to 46.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Bertie 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 -4.0 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 42.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.7 to 55.2 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Perquimans County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 46.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.3 to 61.4 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Polk 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 -4.5 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 25.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.2 to 35.4 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Mitchell 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 -3.8 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 40.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.2 to 53.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Greene 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 -4.2 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 40.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.4 to 53.8 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Pamlico 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 -3.9 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 36.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.8 to 50.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Chowan 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 -4.8 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 36.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.4 to 49.0 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Swain County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 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 45.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.5 to 61.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Washington 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 -4.2 to 2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.4 to 60.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Alleghany 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 -4.4 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 37.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 27.0 to 52.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 31.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.7 to 45.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Avery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.6 to -3.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 27.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.5 to 38.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Gates County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.9 to 66.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Graham 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 -4.0 to 2.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.9 to 74.0 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Jones 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 -5.0 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 45.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.8 to 65.5 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Camden County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.1 to -1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 35.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.4 to 54.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Tyrrell 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 -3.6 to 2.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 58.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.0 to 96.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

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 : *

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/16/2026 2:34 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.
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. 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 (20 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85-89, 90+). The Healthy People 2030 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:
Hyde 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 do not include Puerto Rico.

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