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Interpretation of Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer Data

Death Rate/Trend Comparison by Cancer, 2016-2020

Michigan Counties versus United States

Breast

All Races, Female

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 -1.3 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.4 to -1.1.
Rate : The death rate is 19.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.5 to 19.7 and 42,101 average annual deaths.

Michigan

Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.8 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.0 to -1.7.
Rate : The death rate is 20.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.7 to 20.7 and 1,395 average annual deaths.

Kent County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 3.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is rising because the trend is 11.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 2.9 to 19.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 17.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.7 to 19.5 and 70 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Lapeer 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 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 26.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 20.7 to 33.6 and 16 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Sanilac 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 -2.3 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 30.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.2 to 42.0 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.5

Genesee 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 -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is higher compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 22.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.8 to 25.0 and 63 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wayne 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 -2.0 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 23.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 21.7 to 24.3 and 265 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Clare 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 -1.4 to 2.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 23.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.0 to 36.4 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Delta 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 -3.6 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 31.3 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Eaton 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 -1.5 to 0.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 21.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.5 to 27.3 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Gratiot 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 -3.0 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 20.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 30.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Hillsdale County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -0.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -1.9 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 19.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 29.1 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Houghton 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 -2.8 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 19.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.1 to 30.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Isabella 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 -1.9 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 19.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.3 to 28.0 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Mason County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.7 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.8 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 18.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.7 to 28.5 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Mecosta 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 -2.5 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 21.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.1 to 31.5 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Menominee 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 -2.2 to 2.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 21.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 34.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Oceana County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.1 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 19.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 30.7 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Osceola 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 -3.0 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 21.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.0 to 36.6 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Roscommon 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 1.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 20.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.0 to 32.1 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Van Buren County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 6.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.3 to 0.3.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 22.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.5 to 29.3 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Montcalm County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 7.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is stable because the trend is -1.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 to 0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 11.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.2 to 17.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Alpena 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 -3.8 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 21.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.0 to 33.0 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Barry County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.7 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 19.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.4 to 27.1 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Bay 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 -2.6 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 20.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.6 to 26.0 and 15 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Berrien County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 21.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.4 to 25.3 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Branch 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 -3.5 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 14.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.2 to 23.2 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Calhoun 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 -0.7.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 18.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.8 to 23.2 and 18 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Cheboygan 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 -3.9 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 21.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.6 to 34.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Clinton 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 -2.6 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 18.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.8 to 24.7 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Dickinson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -1.9 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.6 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 22.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.6 to 36.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Emmet County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.3 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 20.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 32.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Grand Traverse 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 -3.2 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 15.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.5 to 21.0 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Huron 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 -3.4 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 16.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.7 to 25.8 and 6 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Ingham 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 -2.6 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 20.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.5 to 24.1 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Ionia 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 -3.5 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 17.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 11.6 to 24.4 and 7 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Iosco County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.1 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.6 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 16.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.7 to 27.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Jackson County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -2.9 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 19.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.1 to 24.2 and 22 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Kalamazoo 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 -2.4 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 20.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.7 to 24.5 and 33 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Leelanau 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 -5.6 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 19.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.6 to 34.8 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Lenawee 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 -2.8 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 19.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.9 to 25.1 and 13 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Livingston 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 -3.1 to -1.1.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 19.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.4 to 23.9 and 25 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Macomb 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 -2.2 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 21.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.8 to 23.1 and 137 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Marquette 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 -3.8 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 17.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.3 to 24.2 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Midland 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 -3.2 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 18.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.8 to 24.3 and 12 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Monroe 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 -2.8 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 20.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 16.4 to 24.8 and 21 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Muskegon 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 -2.2 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 23.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 19.3 to 27.6 and 28 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.2

Oakland 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 -2.2 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 19.2 with a 95% confidence interval from 17.9 to 20.6 and 171 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.0

Ottawa County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.4 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.3 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 17.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.1 to 21.0 and 31 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Saginaw County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 8.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.0 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 17.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.6 to 21.2 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Shiawassee 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 -2.9 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 20.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 15.3 to 28.1 and 10 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

St. Clair 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 -2.1 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 22.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 18.3 to 26.6 and 26 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

St. Joseph 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 -0.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is similar compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 18.0 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.8 to 25.0 and 8 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.9

Tuscola 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 -2.8 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 20.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.8 to 28.8 and 9 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Washtenaw 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 -2.2 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 21.5 with a 95% confidence interval from 18.7 to 24.6 and 45 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Allegan County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -2.2 with a 95% confidence interval from -3.5 to -1.0.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 14.3 with a 95% confidence interval from 10.7 to 18.8 and 11 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Cass County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.0 with a 95% confidence interval from -4.5 to -1.4.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 13.9 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.0 to 20.9 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.7

Newaygo County

Priority Index(1) : The priority index is 9.
Recent Trend(2) : The trend is falling because the trend is -3.6 with a 95% confidence interval from -5.5 to -1.8.
County Death Rate Compared to US Rate : This death rate is lower compared to the US rate
Rate : The death rate is 12.1 with a 95% confidence interval from 7.1 to 19.4 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.6

Charlevoix 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 21.8 with a 95% confidence interval from 13.1 to 35.0 and 5 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Lake 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 27.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 14.8 to 50.8 and 3 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.4

Manistee 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 15.7 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.1 to 27.0 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Ogemaw 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 21.6 with a 95% confidence interval from 12.5 to 36.2 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 1.1

Wexford 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 15.4 with a 95% confidence interval from 9.1 to 24.9 and 4 average annual deaths.
Rate Ratio(3) County to US : The rate ratio is 0.8

Alcona 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 : *

Alger 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 : *

Antrim 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 : *

Arenac 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 : *

Baraga 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 : *

Benzie 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 : *

Chippewa 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 : *

Crawford 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 : *

Gladwin 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 : *

Gogebic 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 : *

Iron 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 : *

Kalkaska 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 : *

Keweenaw 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 : *

Luce 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 : *

Mackinac 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 : *

Missaukee 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 : *

Montmorency 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 : *

Ontonagon 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 : *

Oscoda 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 : *

Otsego 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 : *

Presque Isle 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 : *

Schoolcraft 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 05/07/2024 12:38 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:
Alcona County, Alger County, Antrim County, Arenac County, Baraga County, Benzie County, Chippewa County, Crawford County, Gladwin County, Gogebic County, Iron County, Kalkaska County, Keweenaw County, Luce County, Mackinac County, Missaukee County, Montmorency County, Ontonagon County, Oscoda County, Otsego County, Presque Isle County, Schoolcraft County

Trend for the following could not be reliably determined due to small number of deaths per year:
Charlevoix County, Lake County, Manistee County, Ogemaw County, Wexford 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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