What does this measure?
The age-adjusted rate of all new cancers diagnosed per 10,000 residents, averaged over three years.
Why is this important?
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, and the second highest cause of death in Pennsylvania behind diseases of the heart. High incidence rates can indicate particularly high rates of cancer, environmental or behavior risks of cancers, or better diagnosis of cancers.
How does our county compare?
In 2017-19, Lancaster County's cancer incidence rate was 44 per 10,000 residents, slightly lower than the state with 45 per 10,000. The number of new cancers diagnosed in 2017-19 was 9,271 in Lancaster and 232,403 in the state.
Lancaster County's cancer incidence rate in 2017-19 was slightly higher than most surrounding counties with the exception of Berks and York counties (both at 46 per 10,000) .
Notes about the data
Rates have been adjusted for differences in age among the geographies. These data were provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Department specifically disclaims responsibility for any analyses, interpretations, or conclusions.
| 2006-08 | 2007-09 | 2008-10 | 2009-11 | 2010-12 | 2011-13 | 2012-14 | 2013-15 | 2014-16 | 2015-17 | 2016-18 | 2017-19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 |
| Lancaster County | 47 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 |
| Dauphin County | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 44 | 44 |
| Lebanon County | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 42 |
| York County | 50 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 |
| Cumberland County | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Chester County | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 |
| Berks County | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
Notes: Rate per 10,000 residents. Numbers are age-adjusted.
| 2006-08 | 2007-09 | 2008-10 | 2009-11 | 2010-12 | 2011-13 | 2012-14 | 2013-15 | 2014-16 | 2015-17 | 2016-18 | 2017-19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 221,194 | 222,931 | 223,398 | 225,902 | 225,478 | 227,163 | 226,546 | 230,368 | 232,781 | 234,438 | 233,438 | 232,403 |
| Lancaster County | 7,877 | 7,955 | 7,902 | 8,020 | 8,062 | 8,288 | 8,314 | 8,527 | 8,856 | 9,175 | 9,279 | 9,271 |
| Dauphin County | 4,027 | 4,023 | 4,145 | 4,284 | 4,310 | 4,346 | 4,382 | 4,575 | 4,659 | 4,698 | 4,589 | 4,654 |
| Lebanon County | 2,247 | 2,293 | 2,359 | 2,411 | 2,455 | 2,418 | 2,391 | 2,444 | 2,532 | 2,536 | 2,478 | 2,429 |
| York County | 7,082 | 7,058 | 7,086 | 7,306 | 7,418 | 7,519 | 7,449 | 7,727 | 7,906 | 7,926 | 7,942 | 8,016 |
| Cumberland County | 3,516 | 3,725 | 3,962 | 4,104 | 4,028 | 3,975 | 3,950 | 3,995 | 4,048 | 4,110 | 4,155 | 4,231 |
| Chester County | 7,657 | 7,881 | 7,913 | 8,127 | 7,988 | 8,139 | 8,197 | 8,506 | 8,632 | 8,582 | 8,480 | 8,297 |
| Berks County | 6,610 | 6,558 | 6,609 | 6,811 | 6,801 | 6,960 | 6,871 | 7,075 | 7,074 | 7,353 | 7,353 | 7,445 |
Notes: These data were provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Department specifically disclaims responsibility for any analyses, interpretations, or conclusions.
| INDICATORS | TREND |
|---|---|
| People Without Health Insurance | Increasing |
| Early Prenatal Care by Mother's Race/Ethnicity | Not Applicable |
| Health Status | Decreasing |
| Prevalence of Mental Illness | Maintaining |
| Adults Who are Overweight or Obese | Not Applicable |
| Mortality Rates | Decreasing |
| Mortality Rate, by Race/Ethnicity | Increasing |
| Fatal Drug Overdoses | Increasing |
| Cancer Incidence | Decreasing |
