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[TITLE 26. Table of Contents]
26-5-1 "Chronic disease" defined.
As used in this chapter, "chronic disease" means an impairment or deviation from the normal functioning of the human body having one or more of the following characteristics:
(1) It is permanent;
(2) It leaves residual disability;
(3) It is caused by nonreversible pathological alterations;
(4) It requires special patient education and instruction for rehabilitation;
(5) It may require a long period of supervision, observation
and care.
1981
26-5-2 Establishment of prevention programs by department.
The department shall establish and operate reasonable
programs to prevent, delay, and detect the onset of chronic
diseases including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and pulmonary
diseases, genetic diseases, and such other chronic diseases
as the department determines are important in promoting,
protecting, and maintaining the public's health.
1981
26-5-3 System for detecting and monitoring diseases established by department.
The department shall develop and maintain a system for
detecting and monitoring chronic diseases within the state
and shall investigate and determine the epidemiology of those
conditions which contributed to preventable and premature
sickness, or both, and to death and disability.
1981
26-5-4 Programs of community and professional education established by department.
The department shall establish programs of community and
professional education relevant to the detection, prevention
and control of chronic diseases.
1981
