No. The female rate (per 100,000) increased by 1.0 while the male rate increased by 1.1. 1.1 (the male rate increase) is greater than 1.0 (the female rate inc

No. The female rate (per 100,000) increased by 1.0 while the male rate increased by 1.1. 1.1 (the male rate increase) is greater than 1.0 (the female rate increase). Irresponsible reporting however, made it seem otherwise.