Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Lung Cancer Screening
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Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percent of adults ages 55-80 years who are current or former smokers and who received a CT or CAT scan for their lungs within the past year.
Why is this important?
Lung cancer screening can help prevent lung cancer deaths in people at high risk. Adults ages 55-80 years who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or quit within the past 15 years are recommended to get screened for lung cancer using low-dose computed tomography (CT) every year. According to a 2021 report by the American Lung Association, Hawaii ranks last in the US for the early diagnosis of lung cancer, with only 2.8% of high-risk people in Hawaii receiving a CT (compared to 5.7% nationally). Increasing awareness about screening recommendations can help prevent lung cancer deaths.
| County | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Data Source
- Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Cancer, Health / Prevention & Safety, Clinical Care, Adults, Men, Women