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the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
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Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
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Trend
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significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
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Cervical Cancer Incidence Rate
State: Florida
Measurement Period: 2019-2021
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This indicator shows the age-adjusted incidence rate for cervical cancer in cases per 100,000 females.
Why is this important?
Cervical cancer forms in tissues of the cervix (the organ that connects the uterus and vagina) and is slow-growing. Cervical cancer that is detected early is one of the most successfully treatable cancers, and can be cured by removing or destroying the pre-cancerous or cancerous tissue. Cervical cancer is detected by Pap test screenings and is most often caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), which is a type of infection transmitted through sexual contact and can lead to cervical cancer. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women aged 21-29 have a Pap test every 3 years while women aged 30-65 should have a Pap test and an HPV test every 5 years or a Pap test alone every 3 years.
8.9
cases/ 100,000 females
Source:
University of Miami (FL) Medical School, Florida Cancer Data System
Measurement period: 2019-2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
Measurement period: 2019-2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
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Data Source
- University of Miami (FL) Medical School, Florida Cancer Data System
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Cancer, Health / Women's Health, Health / Immunizations & Infectious Diseases, Health Outcomes, Women