HF 2878

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 03/25/2014 01:48pm

A bill for an act
relating to health; modifying the cancer surveillance system; amending
Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 144.671.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 144.671, is amended to read:

144.671 CANCER SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM; PURPOSE.

new text begin (a) new text end The commissioner of health shall establish a statewide population-based cancer
surveillance system. The purpose of this system is to:

(1) monitor incidence trends of cancer to detect potential public health problems,
predict risks, and assist in investigating cancer clusters;

(2) more accurately target intervention resources for communities and patients
and their families;

(3) inform health professionals and citizens about risks, early detection, and
treatment of cancers known to be elevated in their communities; and

(4) promote high quality research to provide better information for cancer control
and to address public concerns and questions about cancer.

new text begin (b) In addition to the factors monitored under paragraph (a), the commissioner
shall also request:
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new text begin (1) all previous occupations, dates, and places of work of a cancer patient; and
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new text begin (2) the time and place of any military service performed by a cancer patient.
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