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title: O.C.G.A. § 31-42-2. Purposes.
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# O.C.G.A. § 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.

## History

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