Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 125700. Section 125700.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “California Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Act.”
CHAPTER 1. California Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Act [125700. - 125710.]
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in effectCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 125701. Section 125701.
It is the intent of the Legislature to promote public awareness of the causes of and options for the prevention of osteoporosis, to educate the public regarding the prevention and management of osteoporosis, and to improve management of osteoporosis, and thereby to minimize the impact of this debilitating disease.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 125702. Section 125702.
There is hereby created within the department the California Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program. The target population for this program shall be persons of age 50 years or older.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 125703. Section 125703.
The department shall, in consultation with the California Department of Aging, do all of the following in the establishment of the program:
(a)
Promote public awareness concerning the causes and nature of, the personal risk factors for, the value of prevention of, and the options for management of osteoporosis.
(b)
Work with other state and local agencies to promote osteoporosis educational and training programs for physicians and other health professionals.
(c)
Convene an advisory panel of individuals with knowledge and expertise in osteoporosis research, women’s health, healthy aging, prevention strategies, educational programs, and consumer needs to guide program development.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 125704. Section 125704.
In consultation with the advisory panel convened pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 125703, the department shall develop effective protocols for the prevention of falls and fractures and establish these protocols in community practice to improve the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 125710. Section 125710.
The director shall seek private sector financial support, grants, and other appropriate moneys to support the California Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026