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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

Health / Cancer

County: Sacramento

Value
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Health / Cancer

County: Sacramento

Value
Compared to:

County: Sacramento Adults with Cancer

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Adults with Cancer

6.0%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 6.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 8.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,074 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (7.0%), Sacramento has a value of 6.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Breast Cancer

Current Value:
20.0
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 20.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 18.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 19.9.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (17.8), Sacramento has a value of 20.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(17.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (20.0), Sacramento has a value of 20.0.
US Value
(20.0 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (20.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (20.1).
Prior Value
(20.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (15.3), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(15.3)

County: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

Current Value:
147.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 147.1 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 131.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 143.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (124.9), Sacramento has a value of 147.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(124.9)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (155.9), Sacramento has a value of 147.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(155.9 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (147.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (149.8).
Prior Value
(149.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (122.7), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(122.7)

County: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer

Current Value:
14.6
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 14.6 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 14.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (11.7), Sacramento has a value of 14.6 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(11.7)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.7), Sacramento has a value of 14.6 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.7 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (14.6) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (13.9).
Prior Value
(13.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)

County: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Lung Cancer

Current Value:
27.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 27.1 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.6 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 30.7.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (21.6), Sacramento has a value of 27.1 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(21.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (38.5), Sacramento has a value of 27.1 which is lower and better.
US Value
(38.5 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (27.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (28.1).
Prior Value
(28.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (25.1), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(25.1)

County: Sacramento Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

Current Value:
23.2
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 23.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to the CA Value (18.4), Sacramento has a value of 23.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(18.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (19.4), Sacramento has a value of 23.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(19.4 in 2016)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Cancer Institute
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (23.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.0).
Prior Value
(24.0)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (16.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(16.9)

County: Sacramento Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

123.4
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 123.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 121.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 129.6.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 123.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 122.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 133.5.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,478 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (121.0), Sacramento has a value of 123.4 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(121.0)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (127.0), Sacramento has a value of 123.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(127.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (123.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (128.1).
Prior Value
(128.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Cancer: Medicare Population

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Cancer: Medicare Population

12.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 12.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 10.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 11.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 12.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,129 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (11.0%), Sacramento has a value of 12.0% which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Sacramento has a value of 12.0%.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (12.0%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (11.0%).
Prior Value
(11.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate

7.2
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 7.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 7.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 9.1.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 40 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 7.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 8.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 10.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 696 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (7.3), Sacramento has a value of 7.2 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(7.3)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (7.5), Sacramento has a value of 7.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(7.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (7.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (7.4).
Prior Value
(7.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Cervical Cancer Screening: 21-65

Current Value:
81.7%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 81.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 80.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 81.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 81.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 79.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (82.8%), Sacramento has a value of 81.7% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(82.8%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sacramento Colon Cancer Screening: Sigmoidoscopy Past 5 Years and FOBT Past 3 Years, Colonoscopy Past 10 Years, or FOBT Past Year

69.8%
(2018)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 69.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 64.5%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 69.8% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 64.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 61.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,142 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (66.4%), Sacramento has a value of 69.8% which is higher and better.
US Value
(66.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sacramento Colon Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendation

Current Value:
62.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 62.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 62.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 60.1%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 62.4% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.7%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (72.4%), Sacramento has a value of 62.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(72.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.

County: Sacramento Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
35.7
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 35.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 33.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 36.2.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 56 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 35.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 40.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 46.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,401 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (33.5), Sacramento has a value of 35.7 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(33.5)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (36.5), Sacramento has a value of 35.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(36.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (35.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (36.9).
Prior Value
(36.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
46.0
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 46.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 39.5 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 47.4.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 55 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 46.0 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 63.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 74.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,471 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (37.6), Sacramento has a value of 46.0 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(37.6)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (54.0), Sacramento has a value of 46.0 which is lower and better.
US Value
(54.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (46.0) is less and better than the previously measured value (49.3).
Prior Value
(49.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Mammogram in Past 2 Years: 50-74

Current Value:
68.4%
(2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 68.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 67.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 66.4%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 68.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 70.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 67.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the US Value (78.2%), Sacramento has a value of 68.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(78.2%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (80.3%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(80.3%)

County: Sacramento Mammography Screening: Medicare Population

Current Value:
45.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 45.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 41.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 38.0%.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 58 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 45.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 45.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 40.0%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,123 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (41.0%), Sacramento has a value of 45.0% which is higher and better.
CA Value
(41.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (47.0%), Sacramento has a value of 45.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(47.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (45.0%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (44.0%).
Prior Value
(44.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
11.9
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 11.9 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 54 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 11.9 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.1 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.1.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,706 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (10.1), Sacramento has a value of 11.9 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(10.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (11.9), Sacramento has a value of 11.9.
US Value
(11.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (11.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.8).
Prior Value
(11.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

County: Sacramento Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:

County: Sacramento Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

84.7
Cases per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Sacramento has a value of 84.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 93.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 102.0.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 57 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Sacramento has a value of 84.7 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 107.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 125.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,500 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (95.4), Sacramento has a value of 84.7 which is lower and better.
CA Value
(95.4)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (110.5), Sacramento has a value of 84.7 which is lower and better.
US Value
(110.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Sacramento (84.7) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (82.4).
Prior Value
(82.4)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Sacramento value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.