HomeMy WebLinkAbout87-19 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1987/03/02RESOLUTION NO. 87-19
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE-WIDE
CANCER SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
WHEREAS, epidemiological studies conducted by the Minnesota
Department of Health have focused on the incidence of breast
cancer among St. Louis Park women;
WHEREAS, these studies have concluded that there is not a
correlation between the presence of groundwater contaminants
and an increased rate of breast cancer;
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park commends the Minnesota Department of
Health for addressing health issues affecting St. Louis Park
and recognizes the benefit of providing increased information
on cancer incidence to all communities, some of which may be
unaware of existing health risks; and
WHEREAS, a systematic method for collecting data about the
incidence of all forms of cancer throughout the state is needed
to respond to community health problems, especially those linked
to enviornmental factors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
St. Louis Park that we fully support and encourage the adoption
of legislation establishing a state-wide cancer surveillance
system to monitor the rate of cancer incidence and to facilitate
responses to enviornmental factors that may be related to cancer.
Adopted by the City Council February 17, 1987
Attest:
Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and execution
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ty Manager City Attorney