This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Act.” History. Code 1981, § 31-42-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1995, p. 841, § 2. Cross references. Bone mass measurement coverage, T. 31, C. 15A.
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 […]
The department shall establish strategies to promote and maintain an osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program in order to raise public awareness, educate consumers, and train health professionals, teachers, and human service providers, including: Public awareness. The department shall develop strategies for raising public awareness of the causes and nature of osteoporosis, personal risk factors, […]
