Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R384 - Population Health, Health Promotion and Prevention
Rule R384-100 - Cancer Reporting Rule
Section R384-100-1 - Purpose Statement
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(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 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 for research and statistical purposes by the Utah Cancer 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.