Table II.
Cancer Incidence in Ballygawley Electoral Ward and Cranlome - comparisons*; with Dungannon District Council and Northern Ireland for all persons 2001 & 2002
| Electoral Ward compared to Northern Ireland | Electoral Ward compared to LGD*** | Cranlome compared to Northern Ireland | Cranlome compared to LGD*** | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All cancers (SIR) | 77 (60-93) | 80 (62-97) | 93 (61-126) | 96 (63-130) |
| All cancers excluding NMS** (SIR) | 76 (57-96) | 81 (61-102) | 94 (57-132) | 101 (60-141) |
*
Results above are presented as standardised incidence and mortality ratios. Where SIR or SMR = observed/expected x 100. A result of less than 100 indicates lower than expected rates while rates over 100 indicates higher than expected rates. Confidence intervals which include 100 are not significant.
**
NMS = Non-melanoma skin cancer
***
LGD = Local Government District (Dungannon)