Comparison of Male Lung Cancer Mortality Rates in Kentucky

2000-2004

Lauren Minnick

Intro to Public Health GIS

Kentucky Counties with Lung Cancer Mortality Rates > 150, Black Males, 2000-2004

Kentucky Counties with Lung Cancer Mortality Rates > 150, White Males, 2000-2004

Kentucky Counties with the Top 5 Highest Male Deaths Due to Lung Cancer, 2000-2004

Comparison of Male Mortality Rates and Overall Number of Deaths in Kentucky, 2000-2004

Conclusion

• Black males have a higher mortality rate overall.

• The overall incidence of death is highest in the counties containing major cities.

• Gallatin and Knox counties both have mortality rates over 150 for black and white males.