(a) The purposes of this chapter are:(a) To create a statewide program to promote public awareness and knowledge about the causes of osteoporosis, personal risk factors, the value of prevention and early detection and the options available for treatment;(b) To enhance knowledge and understanding of osteoporosis by disseminating educational materials, information about research results, services and strategies for prevention and treatment to patients, health professionals and the public;(c) To help provide easy access to clear, complete and accurate osteoporosis information and referral services;(d) To heighten awareness about the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis among state and local health and human service officials, health educators and policy makers; and(e) To promote the development of support groups for osteoporosis patients and their families and caregivers.
(a) To create a statewide program to promote public awareness and knowledge about the causes of osteoporosis, personal risk factors, the value of prevention and early detection and the options available for treatment;
(b) To enhance knowledge and understanding of osteoporosis by disseminating educational materials, information about research results, services and strategies for prevention and treatment to patients, health professionals and the public;
(c) To help provide easy access to clear, complete and accurate osteoporosis information and referral services;
(d) To heighten awareness about the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis among state and local health and human service officials, health educators and policy makers; and
(e) To promote the development of support groups for osteoporosis patients and their families and caregivers.