Illinois Statutes Chapter 410. Public Health § 525/2. Legislative findings; purpose

(i) The dangers of hazardous substances pose a serious threat to the public health and welfare of the citizens of Illinois;

(ii) there exists no unified effort to collect and analyze information on hazardous substances and their potential health effects;

(iii) the lack of comprehensive information has caused concern on the part of Illinois citizens and a lack of effective control by the State government;

(iv) it is the obligation of the State government to inform and protect the citizens of Illinois by developing a comprehensive and integrated data system on hazardous substances and public health.

(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.