Number of new cases of oral cancer in the year. Oral cancer or oral cavity cancer, a subtype of head and neck cancer, is any cancerous tissue growth located in the oral cavity (mouth). Oral cancer most commonly involves the tongue. It may also occur on the floor of the mouth, cheek lining, gingiva (gums), lips or palate (roof of the mouth).Cancer is a leading cause of death in the United States and Florida. By monitoring patterns of health and illness, including incidence of disease and causes of death, we are able to identify where and in what populations the disease occurs, better identify its causes and risk factors, and measure what preventive actions effectively reduce disease and death.
In 2021, the age-adjusted rate per 100,000 of Oral Cancer Incidence in Alachua County was 16.1 compared to Florida at 14.5. The line graph shows change over time when there are at least three years of data.
Alachua County is in the second quartile for this measure. This means that relative to other counties in Florida, the age-adjusted rate per 100,000 of Oral Cancer Incidence is more in about half of the counties, and less in about one quarter of the counties.
The map illustrates county data by quartile. A quartile map is presented when there are at least 51 counties with data for this measure.
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Age-adjusted Oral Cancer Incidence, Rate Per 100,000 Population, 2021
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AL | Alachua |
BA | Baker |
BY | Bay |
BF | Bradford |
BV | Brevard |
BW | Broward |
CA | Calhoun |
CH | Charlotte |
CI | Citrus |
CL | Clay |
CO | Collier |
CU | Columbia |
DE | Desoto |
DI | Dixie |
DU | Duval |
ES | Escambia |
FL | Flagler |
FR | Franklin |
GA | Gadsden |
GI | Gilchrist |
GL | Glades |
GU | Gulf |
HT | Hamilton |
HA | Hardee |
HE | Hendry |
HN | Hernando |
HL | Highlands |
HB | Hillsborough |
HM | Holmes |
IR | Indian river |
JS | Jackson |
JE | Jefferson |
LY | Lafayette |
LA | Lake |
LE | Lee |
LO | Leon |
LV | Levy |
LI | Liberty |
MS | Madison |
MN | Manatee |
MR | Marion |
MA | Martin |
DA | Miami-Dade |
MO | Monroe |
NA | Nassau |
OL | Okaloosa |
OK | Okeechobee |
OR | Orange |
OS | Osceola |
PB | Palm beach |
PA | Pasco |
PL | Pinellas |
PO | Polk |
PN | Putnam |
SR | Santa rosa |
SS | Sarasota |
SO | Seminole |
SJ | St. Johns |
SL | St. Lucie |
ST | Sumter |
SN | Suwannee |
TA | Taylor |
UN | Union |
VO | Volusia |
WK | Wakulla |
WT | Walton |
WG | Washington |
Age-adjusted Oral Cancer Incidence, Rate Per 100,000 Population, Single Year|
2021 | 49 | 16.1 | 4,638 | 14.5 |
2020 | 44 | 15.3 | 4,301 | 13.9 |
2019 | 56 | 19.4 | 4,197 | 14.0 |
2018 | 33 | 11.8 | 3,888 | 13.2 |
2017 | 53 | 19.3 | 3,838 | 13.5 |
2016 | 44 | 16.8 | 3,808 | 13.8 |
2015 | 35 | 12.9 | 3,557 | 13.3 |
2014 | 32 | 12.9 | 3,570 | 13.8 |
2013 | 43 | 17.0 | 3,404 | 13.5 |
2012 | 33 | 13.3 | 3,191 | 12.9 |
2011 | 50 | 21.1 | 3,072 | 12.6 |
2010 | 36 | 15.6 | 2,991 | 12.4 |
2009 | 31 | 13.4 | 2,877 | 12.4 |
2008 | 46 | 21.3 | 3,034 | 13.2 |
2007 | 44 | 20.5 | 2,878 | 12.7 |
2006 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,749 | 12.5 |
2005 | 27 | 13.0 | 2,558 | 12.0 |