TITLE 31 HEALTH

Section 42. Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education, 31-42-1 through 31-42-3.

ARTICLE 2 CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE CONTROL

31-42-2. Purposes.

The purposes of this chapter are, to the extent funds are available:

1. To create a multigenerational, state-wide program to promote awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, risk factors, prevention, detection, and treatment options;
2. To facilitate understanding of osteoporosis with educational materials, information about research, services, and strategies for prevention and treatment;
3. To utilize educational and training resources of organizations with expertise and knowledge of osteoporosis;
4. To evaluate the quality and accessibility of osteoporosis services of community based services;
5. To provide easy access to clear, complete, and accurate osteoporosis information and referral services;
6. To educate and train service providers, health professionals, and physicians; and to heighten awareness about the prevention, detection, and treatment of osteoporosis among health and human service officials, health educators, and policy makers; and
7. To promote the development of support groups for osteoporosis patients and their families and caregivers.

(Code 1981, §31-42-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 841, § 2.)