AGENCY: Office of Vital Records and Statistics

SERIES: 23075
TITLE: Annual abortion statistical reports
DATES: 1974-
ARRANGEMENT: Chronological

DESCRIPTION: These records support the agency's function to document and preserve the facts of induced abortions for residents of the state (Utah Code 76-7-313 (2010)). These reports are compiled by the agency in order to provide statistical data and include anonymous information about patients, aborted pregnancies, and reasons for the procedures.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain until completion of publication or report

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

AUTHORIZED: 07/20/2010

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 2 years or until data input into database & annual report compiled and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Microfiche master: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Microfiche duplicate: Retain in State Archives permanently with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in Office permanently.

APPRAISAL

Historical

These publications are useful for health studies.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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