Georgia § 31-42-2 - Purposes.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 31-42-2 — Purposes., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-42-2. Purposes.
The purposes of this chapter are, to the extent funds are available: To create a multigenerational, state-wide program to promote awareness and knowledge about osteoporosis, risk factors, prevention, detection, and treatment options; To facilitate understanding of osteoporosis with educational materials, information about research, services, and strategies for prevention and treatment; To utilize educational and training resources of organizations with expertise and knowledge of osteoporosis; To evaluate the quality and accessibility of osteoporosis services of community based services; To provide easy access to clear, complete, and accurate osteoporosis information and referral services; 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 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.)
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