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Laws of North Carolina (Last Updated: May 12, 2015) |
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Chapter130A. Public Health. |
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Article7. Chronic Disease |
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Part6. Injury Prevention |
§130A-224. Department to establish program
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To protect and enhance the public health, welfare, and safety, the Department shall establish and administer a comprehensive statewide injury prevention program. The Department shall designate the Division of Public Health as the lead agency for injury prevention activities. The Division of Public Health shall:
(1) Develop a comprehensive State plan for injury prevention;
(2) Maintain an injury prevention program that includes data collection, surveillance, and education and promotes injury control activities; and
(3) Develop collaborative relationships with other State agencies and private and community organizations to establish programs promoting injury prevention.
(2007-187, s. 3.)