Areas with lighter shading indicate areas of fewer excess, while areas with darker shading indicate areas of excess. The key between the two sets of maps indicate the percentage excess range. For further information on the excess cancer incidence and mortality in the West Midlands, visit the WMCIU's website for a more in-depth report at:
http://www.wmpho.org.uk/wmciu/excess_deaths.html
For more examples of these maps and an opportunity to explore these data in an interactive e-Atlas, please visit:
http://www.wmpho.org.uk/wmciu/atlas/excess_atlas_v2/atlas.html