AGENCY: University of Utah (Utah). Medical Center. Family and Preventive Medicine

SERIES: 16427
TITLE: Urban/rural data on cancer incidence in Utah
DATES: 1967-1978.
ARRANGEMENT: Alphabetical by subject

DESCRIPTION: These case files document studies performed by the Univeristy of Utah comparing the incidence of cancer in rural and urban areas and between Mormons and non-Mormons. The files include raw data in the form of tables and statistics, reports, drafts of studies, and correspondence.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 15 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series is proposed and has not yet been approved.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 4 years after study complete or until microfilmed and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 3 years and then microfilm and transfer paper copy to the.

Microfilm master: Retain in Office for 10 years and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 5 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

APPRAISAL

Administrative Historical

These studies are historically valuable and provide great quantities of comparable data. The paper documentation will be preserved as many of the tables are in pencil and other media that will not microfilm well, while the microfilm will allow ease of duplication for other research institutions.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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