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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.4 to -3.3.
Rate : The death rate is 35.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.0 to 36.2 and 2,724 average annual deaths.

Burnett 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 0.7.
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 37.2 to 61.7 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Iron 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 -1.5 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 62.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 43.2 to 91.0 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.8

Manitowoc 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 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.5 to 47.2 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Monroe 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 43.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.3 to 51.9 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Sauk 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 41.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.8 to 48.2 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Waushara 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 -1.7 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 36.5 to 55.6 and 20 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Douglas 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 45.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.4 to 54.6 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Juneau County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 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 44.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 35.9 to 55.4 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Kenosha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 5.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.2 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 44.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.0 to 48.8 and 85 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Milwaukee 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 -4.1 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 40.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 38.7 to 42.3 and 417 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Racine 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 -1.5 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 37.4 to 44.7 and 103 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rock 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 45.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 41.1 to 49.4 and 97 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Sawyer 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 -2.5 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 51.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 40.7 to 65.3 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Ashland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 42.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.8 to 56.9 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Barron County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.2 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.2 to 47.8 and 30 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Buffalo 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 -1.9 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 31.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.8 to 46.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Clark 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 -1.2 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 37.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.1 to 47.3 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Crawford County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 43.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.8 to 57.2 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Dunn 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 -1.5 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 30.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.8 to 37.4 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Eau Claire 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 -1.4 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 34.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.8 to 39.5 and 42 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Forest 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 -2.1 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 42.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.0 to 61.9 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Grant 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 -1.8 to 0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 33.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 27.4 to 40.2 and 23 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Green 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 -1.5 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 35.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.9 to 44.2 and 19 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Green Lake 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 -0.9 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 43.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.5 to 56.0 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Iowa 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 -2.3 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 31.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.3 to 42.0 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Kewaunee 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 -1.6 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 28.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.6 to 39.2 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Langlade County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.2 to 52.6 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Pepin 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 -3.3 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 28.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.1 to 47.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Price County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 42.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.8 to 57.8 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Rusk 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 -1.3 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 33.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.9 to 47.3 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Taylor County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 32.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 23.7 to 43.2 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Trempealeau 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 -0.3 to 2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 39.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 31.4 to 50.1 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wood County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 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 39.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.0 to 44.7 and 46 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Door County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 to 0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 28.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.2 to 35.7 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Adams County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -12.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -21.1 to -2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.5 to 52.8 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Brown County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -4.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.2 to -2.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 31.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.8 to 34.7 and 97 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Chippewa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.6 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 37.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.0 to 44.1 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Columbia County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 34.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.7 to 40.7 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Dodge County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.2 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 37.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.0 to 43.0 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Fond du Lac County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -8.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -14.7 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 32.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.7 to 37.3 and 48 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 44.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.8 to 57.1 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

La Crosse County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 34.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.2 to 39.0 and 51 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lafayette 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 -3.1 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 32.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.8 to 44.6 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lincoln County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -9.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -18.3 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 33.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.7 to 42.2 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Marathon County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.3 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 32.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.1 to 36.7 and 61 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Marinette County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
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 similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 40.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.9 to 48.2 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Marquette County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -6.5 to -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 38.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.0 to 51.7 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Oconto County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.2 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 41.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.4 to 49.9 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Oneida County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 to 0.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 41.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 34.9 to 49.5 and 29 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Outagamie County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.4 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 32.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.8 to 35.8 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Polk 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 -2.2 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 38.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.5 to 46.2 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Richland County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.9 to -0.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 29.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.2 to 40.0 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Shawano County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.7 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 31.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 26.1 to 38.8 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Sheboygan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -0.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 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 32.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.0 to 37.2 and 53 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

St. Croix 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 -2.6 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 33.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 28.0 to 38.7 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Vernon 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 -2.2 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 29.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.6 to 37.3 and 14 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Vilas 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 -3.1 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 32.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.7 to 41.1 and 17 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Walworth County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 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 33.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.2 to 38.2 and 47 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Washburn County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 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 44.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.5 to 57.8 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.3

Waukesha County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.1 to -2.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 31.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 29.8 to 34.1 and 183 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Waupaca County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.1 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 35.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 30.3 to 42.4 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Winnebago 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 -1.9 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 35.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 32.0 to 39.3 and 78 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Bayfield County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.0 to -0.5.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 25.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.7 to 36.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Calumet County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to -0.6.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 26.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.0 to 33.5 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Dane County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.5 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.8 to -3.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 27.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.4 to 29.4 and 157 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Jefferson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.6 to -1.2.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 29.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 25.1 to 34.4 and 34 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Ozaukee County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 28.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 24.5 to 33.1 and 38 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Pierce County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
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 lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 27.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.9 to 35.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Portage County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -7.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -10.9 to -2.9.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 26.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.9 to 31.9 and 24 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Washington County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -5.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -7.6 to -2.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 25.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 22.7 to 29.4 and 50 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Florence 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 52.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 33.1 to 85.8 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Menominee 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 04/29/2024 2:49 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:
Menominee County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Florence 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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