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Complete Health Indicator Report of Prostate Cancer Deaths

Definition

The rate of death from cancer of the prostate (ICD-10: C61) per 100,000 men.

Numerator

The number of deaths due to prostate cancer for a given year (ICD-10: C61).

Denominator

The male population in Utah or the U.S. for a given year.

Why Is This Important?

Prostate cancer is the second most commonly occurring form of cancer for men, and is the second leading cause of cancer death for men in both Utah and the U.S.

Other Objectives

CSTE Chronic Disease Indicators

How Are We Doing?

The age-adjusted prostate cancer mortality rate in Utah has decreased substantially over time, from 32.7 deaths per 100,000 males in 1999 to 19.8 deaths per 100,000 males in 2022. Although the overall mortality rate has declined over the past two decades, trends in prostate cancer mortality vary by different sociodemographic characteristics, including age, geography, and race/ethnicity. For combined years 2018-2022, TriCounty Local Health District (LHD) had the highest prostate cancer mortality rate at 26.6 deaths per 100,000 males whereas the Southeast Utah LHD had the lowest at 13.5 deaths per 100,000 males (see additional data views for additional differences between Utah Small Areas). For the same time period, men who racially identify as either Native American (8.64 deaths per 100,000 males) or Asian (7.7 deaths per 100,000 males) had a significantly lower rate of prostate cancer mortality (though caution should be used in interpreting these rates as these estimates have a high coefficient of variation), while men who racially identify as Pacific Islander had a significantly higher rate of prostate cancer mortality (45.4 deaths per 100,000 males) compared to other races.

How Do We Compare With the U.S.?

Compared to Utah, the U.S. age-adjusted prostate cancer mortality rate has had a more steady decline over time. The national mortality rate over the past two decades has generally been lower than those in Utah. In 2022, the Utah age-adjusted prostate cancer mortality rate was 19.8 deaths per 100,000 males while the national rate was 18.7 deaths per 100,000 males.

What Is Being Done?

The mission of the Utah Cancer Coalition is to lower cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality in Utah through collaborative efforts directed toward cancer prevention and control. As a result, they support community-based strategies around food security, healthy neighborhoods, access to health care, and financial toxicity in order to prevent cancer; detect cancer early; and improve the lives of cancer survivors, caregivers, and their families.

Evidence-based Practices

Screening recommendations have changed over time. Until recently, many doctors and professional organizations encouraged yearly PSA screening for men beginning at age 50. However, as more has been learned about both the benefits and harms of prostate cancer screening, a number of organizations have begun to caution against routine population screening. Although some organizations continue to recommend PSA screening, there is widespread agreement that any man who is considering getting tested should first be informed in detail about the potential harms and benefits. Since 2018, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that those aged 55-69 with a prostate discuss the potential benefits and potential harms of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate cancer before deciding on whether or not to be screened. Healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle play an important role in cancer prevention.

Available Services

Currently, Medicare provides coverage for an annual PSA test for all Medicare-eligible men age 50 and older. Many private insurers cover regular PSA screening tests as well. Check with your insurance provider and doctor's office to discuss when prostate cancer screening may be right for you.


Related Indicators

Relevant Population Characteristics

The risk of developing prostate cancer significantly increases with age. Risk for prostate cancer may also be increased based on family history of prostate cancer and potential mutations in genes passed hereditarily.

Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:


Related Health Care System Factors Indicators:


Risk Factors

Risk factors for prostate cancer include increasing age, a family history of prostate cancer, and certain hereditary syndromes.

Related Risk Factors Indicators:


Health Status Outcomes

Current recommendations state those aged 55-69 with a prostate discuss the potential harms and potential benefits of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based screening for prostate cancer with a healthcare professional before deciding whether or not to be screened. For some men, there is a small potential benefit of screening to reduce the chance of death from prostate cancer.

Related Health Status Outcomes Indicators:




Graphical Data Views

Prostate Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Men by Year, Utah and U.S., 1999-2022

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Utah vs. U.S.YearAge-adjusted Death Rate per 100,000 MenLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 48
Utah199932.728.237.8
Utah200027.923.732.6
Utah200130.125.834.9
Utah200229.024.833.6
Utah200328.124.132.6
Utah200424.921.229.0
Utah200524.921.329.0
Utah200628.024.232.3
Utah200729.225.433.4
Utah200825.422.029.2
Utah200920.317.323.8
Utah201026.222.830.0
Utah201122.119.025.5
Utah201222.119.125.4
Utah201320.517.623.6
Utah201419.717.022.7
Utah201517.515.020.3
Utah201622.019.225.1
Utah201719.617.022.5
Utah201822.219.525.2
Utah201923.320.626.2
Utah202021.519.024.4
Utah202120.317.823.0
Utah202219.817.422.4
U.S.199931.631.231.9
U.S.200030.430.030.7
U.S.200129.529.229.8
U.S.200228.728.429.0
U.S.200327.226.927.5
U.S.200426.225.926.5
U.S.200525.425.125.7
U.S.200624.224.024.5
U.S.200724.224.024.5
U.S.200823.022.723.3
U.S.200922.121.922.4
U.S.201021.821.622.1
U.S.201120.820.621.0
U.S.201219.619.419.8
U.S.201319.319.119.5
U.S.201419.118.919.4
U.S.201519.018.719.2
U.S.201619.419.219.6
U.S.201718.818.619.1
U.S.201818.918.719.1
U.S.201918.418.218.6
U.S.202018.618.418.8
U.S.202118.818.619.0
U.S.202218.718.518.9

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes used to define prostate cancer: C61.   [[br]] Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population.

Data Sources

  • Population Estimates for 1999 and earlier: Utah Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
  • For years 2020 and later, the population estimates are provided by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah state and county annual population estimates are by single year of age and sex, IBIS Version 2022
  • Population Estimates for 2000-2019: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2020
  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • SEER*Explorer: An interactive website for SEER cancer statistics. Surveillance Research Program, National Cancer Institute. Available from: [https://seer.cancer.gov/statistics-network/explorer/].


Prostate Cancer Deaths by Local Health District, Utah, 2018-2022

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Local health districtAge-adjusted Rate per 100,000 MenLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 14
Bear River20.616.225.9
Central19.714.226.6
Davis County26.222.230.8
Salt Lake County22.120.024.3
San Juan15.85.635.2*
Southeast13.57.522.2
Southwest16.013.518.8
Summit13.57.322.8
Tooele25.116.037.5
TriCounty26.617.638.6
Utah County25.021.728.7
Wasatch24.413.939.8
Weber-Morgan21.217.425.5
State of Utah21.420.222.6

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes used to define prostate cancer: C61.   [[br]]Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population using 11 age adjustment age-groups (0, 1-4, 5-14, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64,65-74, 75-84, 85+).[[br]] ^ ^*Use caution in interpreting, the estimate has a relative standard error greater than 30% and does not meet DHHS standards for reliability. For more information, please go to [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/pdf/resource/DataSuppression.pdf].[[br]]

Data Sources

  • For years 2020 and later, the population estimates are provided by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, Utah state and county annual population estimates are by single year of age and sex, IBIS Version 2022
  • Population Estimates for 2000-2019: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) through a collaborative agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau, IBIS Version 2020
  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services


Prostate Cancer Deaths by Utah Small Area, 2018-2022

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Utah Small AreasAge-adjusted Rate per 100,000 MenLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 103
Brigham City27.115.544.1
Box Elder Co (Other) V223.48.451.6*
Tremonton20.58.142.6*
Logan V211.25.320.6*
North Logan34.919.058.6
Cache (Other)/Rich (All) V224.412.143.9
Hyrum****
Smithfield37.015.973.1*
Ben Lomond13.67.722.2
Weber County (East)26.317.038.8
Morgan County****
Ogden (Downtown)11.24.622.6*
South Ogden12.16.021.7*
Roy/Hooper29.218.843.2
Riverdale40.225.759.9
Clearfield Area/Hooper23.914.437.2
Layton/South Weber22.014.731.5
Kaysville/Fruit Heights33.720.951.6
Syracuse31.413.861.1*
Centerville16.86.734.9*
Farmington21.68.445.5*
North Salt Lake****
Woods Cross/West Bountiful26.98.762.9*
Bountiful31.823.542.0
SLC (Rose Park)22.511.040.9*
SLC (Avenues)19.410.333.4
SLC (Foothill/East Bench)17.68.632.1*
Magna14.94.436.3*
SLC (Glendale) V236.418.564.3
West Valley (Center)10.74.421.9*
West Valley (West) V247.624.683.2
West Valley (East) V220.911.534.8
SLC (Downtown) V216.98.929.3
SLC (Southeast Liberty)14.74.635.1*
South Salt Lake17.67.335.8*
SLC (Sugar House)22.713.735.4
Millcreek (South)14.07.124.7
Millcreek (East)23.213.337.4
Holladay V213.67.223.4
Cottonwood28.220.238.5
Kearns V218.88.336.7*
Taylorsville (E)/Murray (W)15.57.727.7
Taylorsville (West)22.612.138.4
Murray19.311.230.9
Midvale22.312.137.6
West Jordan (Northeast) V224.410.847.5*
West Jordan (Southeast)11.43.328.1*
West Jordan (W)/Copperton33.713.071.3*
South Jordan V215.58.126.9
Daybreak38.616.676.2*
Sandy (West)33.620.152.5
Sandy (Center) V223.412.240.7
Sandy (Northeast)30.217.249.1
Sandy (Southeast)22.811.640.2
Draper25.613.244.9
Riverton/Bluffdale21.811.637.4
Herriman34.916.265.4*
Tooele County (Other)18.35.643.8*
Tooele Valley26.215.840.7
Eagle Mountain/Cedar Valley****
Lehi25.014.839.6
Saratoga Springs28.211.258.8*
American Fork26.916.342.0
Alpine40.917.481.3*
Pleasant Grove/Lindon24.614.638.9
Orem (North)39.023.261.5
Orem (West)22.712.238.5
Orem (East)20.410.535.6
Provo/BYU21.513.233.1
Provo (West City Center)16.05.635.7*
Provo (East City Center)****
Salem City28.29.664.2*
Spanish Fork39.624.261.4
Springville20.710.237.3*
Mapleton30.29.770.6*
Utah County (South) V233.212.770.8*
Payson25.312.346.1*
Park City11.95.123.4*
Summit County (East)23.38.251.9*
Wasatch County27.915.845.7
Daggett and Uintah County30.918.648.4
Duchesne County22.29.843.1*
Nephi/Mona****
Delta/Fillmore13.93.636.2*
Sanpete Valley24.412.443.1
Central (Other)17.58.930.8
Richfield/Monroe/Salina25.212.645.1*
Carbon County9.73.421.6*
Emery County21.17.546.8*
Grand County17.35.341.9*
Blanding/Monticello20.85.553.9*
San Juan County (Other)****
St. George18.313.923.6
Washington Co (Other) V226.914.146.5
Washington City16.08.228.0
Hurricane/La Verkin24.214.238.5
Ivins/Santa Clara14.86.329.4*
Cedar City22.113.234.9
Southwest LHD (Other)19.711.531.6
State of Utah21.420.222.6

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes used to define prostate cancer: C61.   [[br]] Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population using 11 age adjustment age-groups (0, 1-4, 5-14, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64,65-74, 75-84, 85+).[[br]] [[br]] *Use caution in interpreting, the estimate has a relative standard error greater than 30% and does not meet DHHS standards for reliability. For more information, please go to [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/pdf/resource/DataSuppression.pdf] [[br]] **The estimate has been suppressed because 1) the relative standard error is greater than 50% or the relative standard error can't be determined or 2) the observed number of events is very small and not appropriate for publication.[[br]] [[br]] A description of the Utah Small Areas and details about Small Area reclassification may be found on IBIS at the following URL: [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/resource/Guidelines.html].

Data Sources

  • Population estimates used linear interpolation of U.S. Census Bureau, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute population estimates, and ESRI ZIP Code data provided annual population estimates for ZIP Code areas by sex and age groups, IBIS Version 2022
  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services


Prostate Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Men by Ethnicity, Utah, 2018-2022

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Hispanic ethnicityAge-adjusted Rate per 100,000 MenLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 3
Hispanic/Latino16.712.521.9
Non-Hispanic/Latino21.720.523.0
All ethnicities21.620.522.9

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes used to define prostate cancer: C61.   [[br]] Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population using 10 age adjustment age-groups (0-4, 5-14, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64,65-74, 75-84, 85+).

Data Sources

  • Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2022
  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services


Prostate Cancer Deaths per 100,000 Men by Race, Utah, 2018-2022

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RaceAge-adjusted Rate per 100,000 MenLower LimitUpper LimitNote
Record Count: 6
American Indian/Alaska Native8.63.019.6*
Asian7.73.415.0*
Black, African American33.515.862.4
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander45.422.980.6
White21.520.322.8
All races21.620.522.9

Data Notes

ICD-10 codes used to define prostate cancer: C61.   [[br]] Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population using 10 age adjustment age-groups (0-4, 5-14, 15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64,65-74, 75-84, 85+). [[br]] *Use caution in interpreting, the estimate has a relative standard error greater than 30% and does not meet DHHS standards for reliability. For more information, please go to [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/pdf/resource/DataSuppression.pdf].[[br]]

Data Sources

  • Utah Death Certificate Database, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, Utah Department of Health and Human Services
  • Population Estimates by Age, Sex, Race, and Hispanic Origin for Counties in Utah, U.S. Bureau of the Census, IBIS Version 2022

References and community resources

Utah Breast & Cervical Cancer Program: [https://cancer.utah.gov/][[br]] Utah Cancer Coalition: [https://utahcancercoalition.org/][[br]] American Cancer Society: [http://www.cancer.org][[br]] National Cancer Institute: [http://www.cancer.gov][[br]] Huntsman Cancer Institute: [https://healthcare.utah.edu/huntsmancancerinstitute/urologic-cancer/prostate-cancer][[br]] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: [https://www.cdc.gov/prostate-cancer/screening/index.html][[br]] American Society of Clinical Oncology: [http://www.asco.org]

More Resources and Links

Additional indicator data by state and county may be found on these websites:

Medical literature can be queried at PubMed library.

Page Content Updated On 08/15/2024, Published on 09/10/2024
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