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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Kentucky 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 -4.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.1 to -4.6.
Rate : The death rate is 35.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.9 to 35.0 and 142,497 average annual deaths.

Kentucky

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.2 to -3.9.
Rate : The death rate is 54.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.9 to 55.6 and 3,120 average annual deaths.

Allen 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 -2.4 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 54.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.0 to 68.5 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Barren 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 -1.3 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 65.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 56.8 to 75.8 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Bath 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 66.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.7 to 87.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Boone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -13.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -29.4 to 5.1.
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 37.7 to 47.7 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Breathitt 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 -2.4 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 80.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 62.7 to 103.2 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Breckinridge 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 -1.0 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 61.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.7 to 76.3 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Butler 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 -2.0 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 78.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 61.1 to 100.5 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Caldwell 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 -1.8 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 51.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.2 to 69.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Carlisle 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 -0.9 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 75.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.5 to 111.2 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Carroll 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 -0.1 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 106.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 82.7 to 134.8 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 3.0

Clark 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 -1.5 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 51.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.2 to 61.9 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Clay County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 69.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 55.1 to 86.2 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Clinton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 70.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.0 to 92.5 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Crittenden 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 -2.3 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 60.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.5 to 84.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Cumberland 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 -0.1 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 75.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.9 to 104.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Edmonson 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 -1.9 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 63.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.1 to 82.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Estill 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 -1.6 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 61.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.6 to 79.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Fleming 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 -1.8 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 60.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.4 to 78.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Fulton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 74.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 52.1 to 106.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Gallatin 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 -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 76.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.0 to 106.5 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Graves 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 -1.8 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 48.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.3 to 57.9 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Grayson 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 -0.9 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 67.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 56.2 to 81.4 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Green County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 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 58.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.1 to 77.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Hancock 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 -2.2 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 58.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.6 to 83.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Harlan 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 -0.9 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 83.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 70.6 to 98.0 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.4

Harrison 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 -1.6 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 61.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.9 to 77.5 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Hart 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 -1.5 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 67.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.1 to 83.9 and 17 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 -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 65.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.1 to 85.7 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Johnson 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 -1.5 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 76.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 63.5 to 92.3 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Knox County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 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 88.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 75.6 to 102.0 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.5

Larue County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 60.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.0 to 78.2 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Laurel 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 -0.7 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 67.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 59.8 to 76.8 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Lawrence County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 81.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 64.8 to 101.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Leslie 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 -0.9 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 84.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 64.9 to 110.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.4

Lewis 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 -1.2 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 81.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 64.1 to 102.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 72.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 59.8 to 86.7 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Livingston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 69.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 51.2 to 93.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Magoffin 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 -2.2 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 71.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.2 to 93.0 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Marshall 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 -1.5 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 63.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.9 to 74.7 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Martin 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 -1.6 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 82.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 61.8 to 107.0 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Mason 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 -1.5 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 54.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.1 to 70.4 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

McLean County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 61.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.0 to 84.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Meade 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 -2.2 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 62.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.4 to 75.6 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Menifee 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 -1.0 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 78.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 55.7 to 108.3 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Metcalfe 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 -2.3 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 57.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.9 to 78.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Monroe 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 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 76.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 58.4 to 100.0 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 81.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 68.4 to 96.2 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.3

Morgan 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 -1.2 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 63.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.6 to 83.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Nicholas County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 58.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.6 to 84.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Ohio 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 61.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.2 to 75.4 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Owsley 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 -0.8 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 91.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 61.7 to 133.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.6

Pendleton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 78.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 61.0 to 99.1 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.2

Perry 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 -1.2 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 101.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 86.8 to 117.9 and 36 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.9

Powell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 90.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 70.0 to 114.6 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.6

Pulaski 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 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 59.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 52.1 to 66.7 and 55 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Rockcastle County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 64.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.6 to 81.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Russell County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.1 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 72.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 58.4 to 89.6 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Shelby County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -7.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.2 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 50.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.5 to 60.0 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Simpson 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 -1.2 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 61.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.7 to 77.2 and 15 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 -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -0.9 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 59.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.4 to 72.9 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Todd 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 -2.2 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 62.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.1 to 83.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Trimble County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.5 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 64.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.6 to 90.1 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Union 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 -2.1 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 55.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.7 to 73.6 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 60.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.5 to 80.4 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Whitley 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 -1.3 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 91.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 79.7 to 105.7 and 41 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.6

Wolfe 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 -2.4 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 83.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 59.7 to 114.6 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.4

Adair 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 -2.2 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 41.5 to 67.5 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Anderson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -13.1 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 50.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.2 to 63.9 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Ballard 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 -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 65.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.2 to 90.8 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Bell 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 -2.2 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 63.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 52.9 to 76.5 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Bourbon 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 61.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.7 to 76.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Boyd County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 53.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.1 to 62.2 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Boyle County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.2 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 45.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.0 to 56.2 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Bullitt 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 -2.9 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 47.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.6 to 54.3 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Calloway County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 49.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.6 to 58.7 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Campbell 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 -5.4 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 49.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.3 to 55.4 and 56 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Carter 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 -2.2 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 66.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 55.7 to 79.7 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Casey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -11.1 to -3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 51.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.6 to 66.5 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Christian 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 -1.2.
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 43.8 to 59.6 and 35 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Daviess County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -8.8 to -3.9.
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 45.5 to 56.7 and 68 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 -4.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.8 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 38.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.6 to 41.7 and 131 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Floyd 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 -3.5 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 87.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 75.9 to 100.0 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.5

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.3 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 49.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.3 to 58.0 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Garrard County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.0 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 53.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.0 to 68.2 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Grant 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 -0.5.
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 43.6 to 69.6 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Greenup 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 -2.0 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 56.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.1 to 66.6 and 32 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 -6.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -12.3 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 50.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.4 to 57.0 and 64 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Henderson 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 -2.5 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 46.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.3 to 55.2 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Henry 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 -15.4 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 48.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.2 to 63.8 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Hopkins 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 -1.8 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 60.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 51.8 to 69.6 and 39 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 -3.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 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 46.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.2 to 48.1 and 443 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Jessamine 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 -2.2 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 53.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.4 to 62.0 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Kenton 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 -5.6 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 47.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.6 to 51.7 and 89 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Knott County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -15.6 to -3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 61.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.7 to 79.4 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Lee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.1 to -3.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 61.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.8 to 89.6 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Letcher 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 -2.3 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 70.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 57.4 to 84.9 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Logan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.4 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 54.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.1 to 66.1 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Madison 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 -0.2.
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 46.9 to 60.4 and 52 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Marion 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 -2.2 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 60.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.5 to 76.0 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

McCracken 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 -5.8 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 45.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 39.7 to 52.1 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

McCreary County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -10.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -16.7 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 71.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 56.7 to 89.9 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Mercer County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.6 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 61.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.0 to 75.8 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Muhlenberg 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 49.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.7 to 60.3 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Nelson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 56.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.2 to 66.8 and 32 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Owen 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 -3.3 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 53.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.9 to 72.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Pike County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 70.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 62.0 to 78.8 and 59 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Rowan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 55.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.6 to 70.3 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Trigg 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 -3.0 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 50.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.1 to 66.1 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Warren 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 -2.2 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 50.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.9 to 55.9 and 68 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Wayne 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 -2.2 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 56.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.2 to 69.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Webster 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 -2.7 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 54.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.2 to 73.5 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Bracken County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.7 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.8 to 68.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Hickman County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 53.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.1 to 85.3 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Lyon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.0 to 62.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Elliott 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 -4.8 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.2 to 72.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Oldham 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 -3.3 to -1.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 34.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.4 to 41.6 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Scott 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 -3.4 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 40.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.0 to 49.3 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Spencer 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 -4.2 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 39.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.4 to 54.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Woodford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 37.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.1 to 48.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Robertson County

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

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 04/24/2024 3:36 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 Version 4.8.0.0. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas.
³ Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.
Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85+). The Healthy People 2020 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US Population Data File is used with mortality data.
Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.

State Cancer Registries may provide more current or more local data. Data presented on the State Cancer Profiles Web Site may differ from statistics reported by the State Cancer Registries (for more information).

Data for the following has been suppressed to ensure confidentiality and stability of rate and trend estimates:
Robertson County

Interpret Rankings provides insight into interpreting cancer statistics. When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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