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§242q–4 Definitions

Title 42 › Chapter 6A— PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE › Subchapter II— GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES › Part A— Research and Investigations › § 242q–4

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

Defines key words used in sections 242q to 242q–5. "Aging research" means studying the aging process and studying how to diagnose or treat age‑related illnesses and problems, including menopause, and studying treatments, devices, or other medical ways that help people avoid nursing homes or long hospital stays and stay independent. "Independence" means being able to do daily self‑care and everyday tasks without help. "Secretary" means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. "Task Force" means the Task Force on Aging Research set up under section 242q(a).

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Title 42, §242q–4

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For purposes of sections 242q to 242q–5 of this title:
(1)(A)The term “aging research” means research on the aging process and on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, disorders, and complications related to aging, including menopause. Such research includes research on such treatments, and on medical devices and other medical interventions regarding such diseases, disorders, and complications, that can assist individuals in avoiding institutionalization and prolonged hospitalization and in otherwise increasing the independence of the individuals.
(B)For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “independence”, with respect to diseases, disorders, and complications of aging, means the functional ability of individuals to perform activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living without assistance or supervision.
(2)The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
(3)The term “Task Force” means the Task Force on Aging Research established under section 242q(a) of this title.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the Home Health Care and Alzheimer’s Disease

Amendments

of 1990, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.

Prior Provisions

A prior section 304 of Pub. L. 101–557 was classified to section 242q–3 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–482.

Reference

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 242q–4

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60