Title 31, Chapter 43, Section 12
( 31-43-12)
The commission shall: (1) Adopt rules as necessary for its own procedures; (2) Develop strategies, public policy recommendations, and
programs, including community outreach and public-private
partnerships, that are designed to educate Georgia's men on the
benefits of regular physician check-ups, early detection and
preventive screening tests, and healthy lifestyle practices; (3) Focus on improving health outcomes of men in specific disease
areas, including but not necessarily limited to prostate and
testicular cancer; cardiovascular disease including high blood
pressure, stroke, and heart attacks; depression and suicide; and
diabetes; (4) Monitor state and federal policy and legislation that may
affect the areas of men's health; (5) Recommend assistance, services, and policy changes that will
further the goals of the commission; and (6) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations under this
chapter to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the
Speaker of the House of Representatives not later than October 1
of each year. |