R384-100-1. Purpose Statement

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(1) The Cancer Reporting Rule is adopted under authority of sections 26-1-30 and 26-5-3.

(2) Cancers constitute a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Utah and, therefore, pose an important risk to the public health. Through the routine reporting of cancer cases, trends in cancer incidence and mortality can be monitored and prevention and control measures evaluated.

(3) Cancer records are managed by the Utah Cancer Registry (Registry) on behalf of the Utah Department of Health. This Cancer Reporting Rule is adopted to specify the reporting requirements for cases of cancer to the Registry. The Utah Department of Health retains ownership and all rights to the records.

                    
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