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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2019-2023

Tennessee Counties versus United States

Lung & Bronchus

All Races, Both Sexes

Sorted by trend

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.

Tennessee

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to -1.6.
Rate : The death rate is 43.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.0 to 44.2 and 3,938 average annual deaths.

Crockett 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 -1.4 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 65.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.3 to 84.3 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Van Buren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 to 4.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.4 to 79.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Rhea County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 64.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.2 to 75.8 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Chester County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 to 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.4 to 68.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Houston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 66.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.0 to 90.7 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Benton 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 -3.1 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 58.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.9 to 74.8 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Union 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 -2.2 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 70.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 57.4 to 86.9 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Hickman 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 -2.5 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 67.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 55.2 to 80.7 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Macon 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 -2.1 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 66.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.2 to 80.9 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Johnson 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 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.3 to 62.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Dyer 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 -2.3 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 58.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.6 to 69.4 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Jackson 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 -3.2 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 60.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.3 to 78.5 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Lewis 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 -3.2 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 70.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.6 to 89.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Pickett 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 -4.3 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 56.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.3 to 85.1 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Lauderdale 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 -2.8 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 62.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 51.1 to 76.7 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Wayne 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 -3.0 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 56.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.0 to 72.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Gibson 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 -2.3 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 65.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 57.4 to 75.2 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Hardeman 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 -2.5 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 56.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.5 to 69.1 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Unicoi 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.7 to 61.5 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

DeKalb County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 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 63.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 51.0 to 77.9 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Decatur County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 60.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.9 to 79.7 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Hawkins 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 -2.6 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 55.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.8 to 62.9 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

McMinn County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 54.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.7 to 62.6 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Bradley 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 -2.1 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 47.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.1 to 52.4 and 69 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Overton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 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 67.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 55.2 to 81.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Campbell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 69.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 60.6 to 80.0 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Grainger 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 65.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.9 to 78.9 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Hancock 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 -4.1 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 53.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.3 to 79.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Perry 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 -4.4 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 53.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.3 to 76.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Bedford 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 -2.7 to -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 57.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.6 to 66.6 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Dickson 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 -2.5 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 54.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.1 to 63.4 and 39 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Henry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.5 to 64.1 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Jefferson 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.8 to 56.6 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Meigs 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 -3.9 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 51.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.9 to 68.1 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Tipton 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 57.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.6 to 66.0 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Trousdale 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 -4.6 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 83.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 61.3 to 110.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.6

Carroll County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.2 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.2 to 66.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Coffee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 54.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.6 to 62.9 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Weakley County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 54.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.2 to 65.4 and 25 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 -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 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 55.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.1 to 66.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Putnam 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.3 to 56.0 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Bledsoe 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 -3.5 to -0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.2 to 54.5 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cannon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 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 48.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.4 to 65.3 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Fentress 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 -3.5 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 57.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.8 to 71.4 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Madison 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 37.3 to 47.7 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Obion 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 -7.3 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 60.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.6 to 71.4 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Smith County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 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 53.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.3 to 67.4 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

White 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 -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 50.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.1 to 61.3 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Carter 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 -3.2 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 47.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.5 to 54.9 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Grundy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.5 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 55.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.9 to 72.5 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Marion 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 -3.9 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 52.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.0 to 63.1 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Robertson 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 50.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.1 to 58.2 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Henderson 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 -3.6 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 57.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.3 to 69.1 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Sullivan 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 -2.6 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.9 to 52.8 and 127 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Clay 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 -4.6 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 50.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.9 to 71.8 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Lawrence 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 -3.4 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 48.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.0 to 57.4 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Morgan 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 -3.4 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 53.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.9 to 67.1 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Blount 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 -3.5 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 41.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.8 to 45.8 and 91 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Claiborne 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 -3.7 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 63.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.8 to 74.8 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Giles 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 -3.9 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 48.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.2 to 59.0 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hamblen 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 -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 49.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.3 to 56.9 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Hardin 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 -3.9 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 52.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.5 to 64.2 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Franklin 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 -3.6 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 42.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.4 to 50.4 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Loudon 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 -3.7 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 39.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.0 to 45.3 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sumner 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 -3.2 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 40.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.2 to 44.5 and 102 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Humphreys 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 -4.1 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 55.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.8 to 69.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Warren 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 -16.7 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 52.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.9 to 61.5 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Cheatham 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 -4.2 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 55.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.9 to 65.6 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Montgomery 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 -3.4 to -2.0.
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 40.6 to 49.8 and 81 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Rutherford 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 -2.0.
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 36.3 to 42.9 and 120 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 -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 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 43.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.7 to 56.6 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Roane County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to -2.1.
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 38.5 to 51.2 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lincoln 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 -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.6 to 51.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Stewart 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 -5.5 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 50.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.8 to 67.6 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Greene County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.3 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 50.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.0 to 57.0 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Anderson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.4 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 46.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.1 to 52.6 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hamilton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.4 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 35.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.1 to 37.9 and 178 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wilson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.0 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 39.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.7 to 44.1 and 75 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Lake 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 -5.8 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 59.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.4 to 88.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Cocke 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 -14.6 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 57.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.3 to 67.8 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Knox 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 -6.1 to -3.1.
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 36.7 to 41.3 and 232 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

McNairy County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -4.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.8 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 55.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.1 to 66.7 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Shelby County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.1 to -3.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 35.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.3 to 37.7 and 370 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Monroe 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 -13.8 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 57.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.7 to 66.2 and 43 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Williamson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.2 to -3.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 21.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.1 to 24.2 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Fayette 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 -3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 28.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.7 to 34.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Polk County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.4 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 56.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.4 to 71.3 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.6 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 39.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.8 to 44.0 and 77 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Cumberland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -17.3 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 37.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.8 to 42.9 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Davidson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.6 to -4.9.
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 31.4 to 35.4 and 234 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Maury County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.4 to -4.0.
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 33.4 to 43.0 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sevier County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.8 to -4.5.
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 38.3 to 48.2 and 64 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sequatchie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -18.0 to -5.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.9 to 54.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Scott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -12.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -23.1 to -5.4.
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 43.7 to 69.1 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Moore County

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

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/17/2026 12:51 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

* 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:
Moore 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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