Lung Cancer Mortality by County, for Men and Women

Major Findings

Rates of lung cancer mortality are significantly higher for men than for women. Lower rates of lung cancer mortality are observed among the downstate regions of New York City and Long Island where rates of current smoking are lower.

How the map will be used, or has been used

This visual tool was used by the New York State Tobacco Control Program to identify counties of concern and compare regions of the state that might be of significant interest to stakeholders.

SEERStat, ArcGIS 10.4.1

Lung Cancer Mortality, New York State Cancer Registry; Vital Records Office of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; Vital Records Office of the New York State Department of Health

Age-adjusted mortality rates by county and sex for lung cancer in New York State were generated using SEERStat. All rates are age-adjusted to the 2,000 U.S. standard population and per 100,000 population. Choropleth maps of New York State by county for each sex were then generated using ArcGIS.

Theresa Juster, Research Scientist, New York State Department of Health
518-408-5768
theresa.juster@gmail.com

Theresa Juster, New York State Department of Health. Accessed from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Chronic Disease Map Gallery.