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2017 Georgia Code
Title 31 - Health
Chapter 42 - Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education
§ 31-42-2. Purposes
Universal Citation: GA Code § 31-42-2 (2017)
- 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.
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