65-1,170. Same; uses of nonconfidential data. Uses of registry data which are not confidential in nature include, but are not limited to:

(a) The production of statistical data which outline the frequency, distribution, severity at diagnosis, treatment and survival for each type of cancer;

(b) the design and implementation of cancer screening programs which have been demonstrated to decrease cancer mortality;

(c) assessing the cancer risk in the Kansas population;

(d) assessing the possible cancer risk of abortion;

(e) identifying previously unrecognized risk factors and causes of cancer;

(f) monitoring the potential health impact of environmental exposures;

(g) monitoring health care access and utilization and effectiveness of services for the prevention and treatment of cancer; and

(h) quantifying costs associated with cancer care.

History: L. 1997, ch. 110, § 3; July 1.