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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

West Virginia Counties versus United States

Lung & Bronchus

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 -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.

West Virginia

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 to -2.0.
Rate : The death rate is 48.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.0 to 49.4 and 1,321 average annual deaths.

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.8 to 70.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hampshire County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -22.6 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.4 to 50.2 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Mineral County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -25.0 to -4.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 31.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.1 to 40.0 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Monongalia County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.7 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 28.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.2 to 33.8 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Pocahontas 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 -6.1 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 43.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.3 to 65.1 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Preston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -18.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -27.4 to -4.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 33.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.7 to 41.7 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Webster 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 -23.4 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 43.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.5 to 63.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Calhoun County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.7 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.0 to 68.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Grant County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.8 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 31.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.8 to 46.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hardy 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 -4.7 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 32.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.1 to 45.6 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Pendleton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 to 2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 37.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.9 to 59.6 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Ritchie 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 -4.6 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 45.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.6 to 66.2 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Summers County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 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 43.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.5 to 60.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Tyler County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 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 43.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.2 to 63.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Wirt County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.9 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 41.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.7 to 68.3 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Berkeley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 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 51.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.1 to 57.0 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Boone 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 -3.9 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 64.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 52.7 to 78.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Braxton 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 -4.6 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 46.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.5 to 61.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Cabell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 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 47.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.0 to 52.8 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Fayette 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 -3.1 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 56.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.0 to 65.4 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Harrison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 53.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.4 to 61.0 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Jackson 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 -4.0 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 46.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.6 to 56.5 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Jefferson 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 -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.8 to 55.4 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Kanawha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 47.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.5 to 51.0 and 134 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.2 to -3.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 51.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.6 to 61.2 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Marion 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.6 to 60.4 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Marshall 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 -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.7 to 51.9 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Mason 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 -3.5 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 55.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.7 to 67.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

McDowell 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 -3.4 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 59.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.0 to 73.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Mercer 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 -0.5.
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 39.6 to 52.5 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Mingo 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 -2.9 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 71.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 58.6 to 86.1 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Nicholas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.1 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.4 to 52.3 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Ohio 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 -3.0 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 46.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.4 to 55.3 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Putnam 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 -3.8 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 38.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.1 to 45.6 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Raleigh 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 -2.0 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 50.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.5 to 56.7 and 58 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Wood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.3 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 49.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.5 to 55.9 and 65 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Wyoming 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 -3.1 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 52.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.7 to 66.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Barbour 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 -2.6 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 50.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.3 to 65.4 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Brooke 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 -3.2 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 48.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.7 to 60.6 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Doddridge County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.3 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 54.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.2 to 77.8 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Gilmer 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 -2.4 to 3.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 67.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.6 to 95.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Greenbrier 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 -2.4 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 55.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.7 to 65.7 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Hancock 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 0.1.
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 41.3 to 60.2 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Lewis 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 -1.4 to 3.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 60.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.6 to 75.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Lincoln 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 -2.8 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 85.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 71.3 to 102.0 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.7

Monroe 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 -2.7 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 50.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.4 to 66.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Morgan 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 -3.4 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 57.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.5 to 72.4 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Pleasants 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 -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 55.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.7 to 80.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Randolph County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 47.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.0 to 57.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Roane County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 53.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.2 to 69.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Taylor County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.4 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 52.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.9 to 67.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Tucker County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 17.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 33.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.9 to 77.7 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Upshur 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 -3.5 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 41.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.0 to 52.4 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 9.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 56.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.0 to 65.5 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Wetzel 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 1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 57.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.8 to 74.2 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/13/2026 1:42 pm.

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

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).

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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