Table 1.

Average annual (2002–2006), age-adjusted incidence and mortality rates of leading and selected additional screenable anatomic sites of invasive cancer, per 100,000 persons, according to region (Appalachia versus non-Appalachia) of selected states participating in the Appalachian Community Cancer Network (ACCN)

^aWest Virginia rates are for 2001–2004.

^bIncidence and mortality rates of cancers of the cervix, female breast, and prostate are sex specific.

^cAll counties in West Virginia are Appalachian.

^dNot available.

Abbreviations: App, Appalachia; NA, not applicable; Non-App, non-Appalachia.