Data

Data Committee

ICC Goal: Increase the quantity, quality, and availability of complete and timely cancer related data.

Cancer is a reportable disease. Comprehensive and timely cancer data are essential for evaluating progress for cancer prevention and control. Incidence, mortality, and survival rates and staging data help identify populations at greater risk for developing or dying from cancer. Current cancer incidence, staging, and mortality data make it possible to review the burden of cancer in the state, set priorities, and begin cancer control planning. In addition to gathering date for short, intermediate, and long-term evaluation of the goals and objectives in this plan, specific efforts are focused on improving access to cancer-related data. Access to accurate, timely, and user-friendly data allows Hoosiers to make informed decisions regarding their health.

Data Committee contacts:

Chair: Matt Ritchey, Indiana State Department of Health

Contact: Indiana Cancer Consortium