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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Mississippi 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.

Mississippi

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 to -2.3.
Rate : The death rate is 49.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.5 to 50.5 and 1,833 average annual deaths.

Claiborne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 1.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 0.0 to 2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 67.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.0 to 94.9 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.9

Bolivar 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 -1.9 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 61.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.1 to 73.7 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Calhoun 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 -1.4 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 50.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.9 to 67.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Chickasaw 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 -2.1 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 62.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.0 to 79.7 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Clarke 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 -0.5 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 58.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.6 to 75.3 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Coahoma 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 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.6 to 68.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Grenada 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 1.2.
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 44.8 to 70.7 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Holmes 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 1.9.
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 41.1 to 71.1 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Humphreys 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 -2.1 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 62.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.5 to 88.5 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Lawrence 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 -1.7 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 58.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.8 to 78.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Leflore 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 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 57.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.4 to 70.6 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 4.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.8 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 51.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.7 to 62.3 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Panola 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 -1.4 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 58.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.4 to 69.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Pike 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 0.1.
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 36.5 to 53.6 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Prentiss 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 0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 53.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.3 to 65.7 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Scott 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 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.7 to 66.9 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Sunflower 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 -1.4 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 62.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 49.5 to 76.9 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Tallahatchie 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 -0.3 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 57.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.8 to 77.0 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Tate 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 -1.7 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 54.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 44.3 to 67.0 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Tippah 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 -0.7 to 1.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 63.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 51.2 to 79.1 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Tishomingo 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 60.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.8 to 75.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Union 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 59.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.9 to 72.4 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Warren 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 -1.9 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 46.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.5 to 54.7 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Yalobusha 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 -0.7 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 69.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.0 to 89.5 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Yazoo 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 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 74.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 60.8 to 89.6 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.1

Adams 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 -1.9 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 46.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.3 to 57.0 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Alcorn County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.2 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 52.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.5 to 61.9 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Copiah 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 46.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.4 to 58.2 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Covington 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 55.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.0 to 70.6 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

DeSoto 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 -2.1 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 52.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.4 to 57.0 and 97 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Forrest 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 -2.0 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 55.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.4 to 63.5 and 44 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

George 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 51.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.1 to 65.9 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Hancock 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 -2.7 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 47.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.7 to 56.0 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Harrison County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -1.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 50.4 to 58.9 and 133 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Hinds 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 42.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.8 to 46.1 and 113 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Itawamba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 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 50.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.1 to 63.1 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.5 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 47.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.0 to 52.4 and 84 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jones 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 -2.5 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 42.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.4 to 49.0 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Leake 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 -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 48.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.7 to 62.0 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Lee 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 -6.5 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 60.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 53.3 to 67.4 and 60 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Lowndes 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 56.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.7 to 64.8 and 41 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 -7.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.0 to -6.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 54.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 47.8 to 61.0 and 57 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 -2.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 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 54.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.6 to 67.3 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Marshall 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 -2.2 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 58.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 48.9 to 69.0 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Monroe 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 50.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.2 to 60.4 and 27 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Pearl River 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 -2.3 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 45.1 to 60.2 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Pontotoc 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 50.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.5 to 61.5 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Quitman 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 -3.1 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 61.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.4 to 89.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Rankin 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 -1.8 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 39.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.2 to 43.5 and 72 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Simpson 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 -2.4 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.4 to 59.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Stone County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 55.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 42.4 to 72.4 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.6

Tunica 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 -2.6 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 68.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 46.9 to 96.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 2.0

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 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 63.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 54.4 to 73.7 and 37 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Amite County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 46.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.1 to 63.3 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Attala 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 -1.6 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.8 to 54.7 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Carroll 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 -1.6 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.7 to 60.9 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clay 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 -0.9 to 1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 44.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.8 to 57.8 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Kemper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.0 to 55.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lamar County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.0 to 10.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 36.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.0 to 43.5 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Montgomery County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 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 44.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.4 to 64.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Noxubee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable 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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 35.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.6 to 54.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Perry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to 0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 44.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.1 to 61.5 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sharkey County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.8 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 60.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.9 to 96.5 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.7

Walthall 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 -1.9 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 44.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.7 to 59.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Wayne County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.5 to 56.1 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Webster County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is 0.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 43.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.4 to 63.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Wilkinson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.2 to 1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 52.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.5 to 75.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Winston County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 to 0.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 43.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.0 to 56.9 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Benton County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.3 to -2.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.1 to 60.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Greene 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 -3.7 to -0.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.8 to 59.8 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jasper County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.6 to 55.9 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Jefferson Davis County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 37.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.3 to 54.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lafayette 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 -3.8 to -1.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 31.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.2 to 39.2 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lauderdale 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 -6.4 to -3.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.2 to 45.6 and 40 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Neshoba County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.0 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 43.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.3 to 55.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Newton 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 -2.8 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 46.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.5 to 59.7 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Oktibbeha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 37.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.1 to 46.3 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Smith County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -6.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -9.4 to -2.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 46.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.7 to 61.4 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Choctaw County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 48.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.9 to 69.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Franklin County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 50.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.5 to 73.7 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index cannot be determined.
Recent Trend(2) : **
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 50.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.1 to 77.1 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Issaquena 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 05/01/2024 2:48 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.
** Data are too sparse to provide stable estimates of annual rates needed to calculate trend.
¹ Priority indices were created by ordering from rates that are rising and above the comparison rate to rates that are falling and below the comparison rate.
² Recent trend in death rates is usually an Average Annual Percent Change (AAPC) based on the APCs calculated by Joinpoint Version 4.8.0.0. Due to data availability issues, the time period and/or calculation method used in the calculation of the trends may differ for selected geographic areas.
³ Rate ratio is the county rate divided by the US rate. Previous versions of this table used one-year rates for states and five-year rates for counties. As of June 2018, only five-year rates are used.
Source: Death data provided by the National Vital Statistics System public use data file. Death rates calculated by the National Cancer Institute using SEER*Stat. Death rates are age-adjusted to the 2000 US standard population (19 age groups: <1, 1-4, 5-9, ... , 80-84, 85+). The Healthy People 2020 goals are based on rates adjusted using different methods but the differences should be minimal. Population counts for denominators are based on Census populations as modified by NCI. The US Population Data File is used with mortality data.
Note: When the population size for a denominator is small, the rates may be unstable. A rate is unstable when a small change in the numerator (e.g., only one or two additional cases) has a dramatic effect on the calculated rate. Suppression is used to avoid misinterpretation when rates are unstable.

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

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

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Choctaw County, Franklin County, Jefferson 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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