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Cancer Incidence - Colon and Rectum (per 100,000)
Current Value
47.7
Definition
This indicator reports the age adjusted incidence rate (cases per 100,000 population per year) of colon and rectum cancer adjusted to 2000 U.S. standard population age groups (Under age 1, 1-4, 5-9, ..., 80-84, 85 and older).
Story Behind the Curve
This indicator reports the age adjusted incidence rate (cases per 100,000 population per year) of colon and rectum cancer adjusted to 2000 U.S. standard population age groups (Under age 1, 1-4, 5-9, ..., 80-84, 85 and older).
Within the report area, there were 18 new cases of colon and rectum cancer. This means there is a rate of 47.7 for every 100,000 total population.
Report Area | Estimated Total Population | New Cases (Annual Average) | Cancer Incidence Rate (Per 100,000 Population) |
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Northeast Nebraska Rural Health Network | 37,734 | 18 | 47.7 |
Cedar County, NE | 12,755 | 5 | 39.2 |
Dixon County, NE | 8,000 | 4 | 50.0 |
Thurston County, NE | 6,430 | 4 | 62.2 |
Wayne County, NE | 10,548 | 5 | 47.4 |
Nebraska | 2,184,149 | 937 | 42.9 |
United States | 376,842,105 | 143,200 | 38.0 |
Note: This indicator is compared to the state average.
Data Source: State Cancer Profiles. 2014-18. via SparkMap.org 04/19/2022
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What Works
Some sources of information about what works to address this issue can be found at these links:
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence Based Programs identified by Health People 2030
- "Colorectal Cancer: A Summary of the Evidence for Screening and Prevention"
- "American Cancer Society Guideline for Colorectal Cancer Screening"