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Disease registries are vital tools for public health surveillance and health outcomes research. Central cancer registries are a great example, and their growing impact across the nation are a model that can be deployed for other diseases. This session will help you understand why this matters in your community.

Session Objectives: At the end of this session, participants should be able to: 1. explain the value of disease registries in surveillance and outcomes research; 2. outline the implications for chronic disease management and reducing disparities in health and health care.