R384-100-1. Purpose Statement

(1) The Cancer Reporting Rule is adopted under authority of sections 26B-1-202 and 26B-7-227. (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 and Human Services. This Cancer Reporting Rule is adopted to specify the reporting requirements for cases of cancer to the Registry. The Department retains ownership and all rights to the records.