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According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, chronic diseases like cancer are defined broadly as conditions that last 1 year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living or both.

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Compared to Distribution

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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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County: Lake

Health / Cancer

Value
Compared to:

County: Lake

Health / Cancer

Value
Compared to:

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

Current Value:
20.3
Deaths per 100,000 females
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 20.3 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), Lake has a value of 20.3 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), Lake has a value of 20.3 which is higher and worse.
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, Lake (20.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (19.9).
Prior Value
(19.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (15.3), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(15.3)

County: Lake Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Cancer

Current Value:
170.1
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 170.1 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), Lake has a value of 170.1 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), Lake has a value of 170.1 which is higher and worse.
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, Lake (170.1) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (178.4).
Prior Value
(178.4)
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 Lake 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: Lake Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Colorectal Cancer

15.2
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 15.2 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 12.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.5.
CA Counties
The distribution is based on data from 52 California counties.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lake has a value of 15.2 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 14.7 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.4.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 2,174 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (12.1), Lake has a value of 15.2 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(12.1)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (13.1), Lake has a value of 15.2 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(13.1)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (15.2) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.8).
Prior Value
(15.8)
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 Lake 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.9)

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

Current Value:
41.4
Deaths per 100,000 population
(2019-2021)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 41.4 which is in the worst 25% 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), Lake has a value of 41.4 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), Lake has a value of 41.4 which is higher and worse.
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, Lake (41.4) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (42.0).
Prior Value
(42.0)
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 Lake 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: Lake Age-Adjusted Death Rate due to Prostate Cancer

22.8
Deaths per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to U.S. Counties, Lake has a value of 22.8 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 19.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.6.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 1,576 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the CA Value (19.8), Lake has a value of 22.8 which is higher and worse.
CA Value
(19.8)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (18.8), Lake has a value of 22.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(18.8)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (22.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (24.6).
Prior Value
(24.6)
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 Lake 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.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (16.9), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(16.9)

County: Lake Breast Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
129.3
Cases per 100,000 females
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 129.3 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, Lake has a value of 129.3 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), Lake has a value of 129.3 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), Lake has a value of 129.3 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(127.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (129.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (121.5).
Prior Value
(121.5)
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 Lake 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: Lake Cancer: Medicare Population

Current Value:
9.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% 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, Lake has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% 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%), Lake has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
CA Value
(11.0%)
The regional value is compared to the California state value.
Compared to the US Value (12.0%), Lake has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (9.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (9.0%).
Prior Value
(9.0%)
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 Lake 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: Lake Colorectal Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
38.5
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 38.5 which is in the worst 25% 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, Lake has a value of 38.5 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), Lake has a value of 38.5 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), Lake has a value of 38.5 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(36.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (38.5) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (37.3).
Prior Value
(37.3)
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 Lake 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: Lake Lung and Bronchus Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
64.8
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 64.8 which is in the worst 25% 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, Lake has a value of 64.8 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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), Lake has a value of 64.8 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), Lake has a value of 64.8 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(54.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (64.8) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (66.7).
Prior Value
(66.7)
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 Lake 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.

County: Lake Oral Cavity and Pharynx Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
14.0
Cases per 100,000 population
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 14.0 which is in the worst 25% 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, Lake has a value of 14.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile 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), Lake has a value of 14.0 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), Lake has a value of 14.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(11.9)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (14.0) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (15.4).
Prior Value
(15.4)
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 Lake 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: Lake Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

Current Value:
83.9
Cases per 100,000 males
(2016-2020)
Compared to:
Compared to CA Counties, Lake has a value of 83.9 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, Lake has a value of 83.9 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), Lake has a value of 83.9 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), Lake has a value of 83.9 which is lower and better.
US Value
(110.5)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Lake (83.9) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (80.7).
Prior Value
(80.7)
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 Lake 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.