Section 104105 Of Chapter 1. Cardiovascular Disease From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 103. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 1.

. The department shall conduct a program for the control of high blood pressure. The program shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
  (a) Support of local community high blood pressure control programs to improve the quality and distribution of high blood pressure control services.
  (b) Promotion of consumer participation in high blood pressure control efforts.
  (c) Statewide coordination of high blood pressure control activities.
  (d) Planning, including development, adoption, periodic review, and revision of a state plan for high blood pressure control; and assistance to local agencies in their planning efforts.
  (e) Gathering, analysis, and dissemination of epidemiologic data and information on high blood pressure and its resulting effects, and support of high blood pressure research.
  (f) Development and maintenance of a clearinghouse for high blood pressure information, materials, and services.
  (g) Promotion of local and regional councils on high blood pressure control.
  (h) Evaluation of high blood pressure control efforts.
  (i) Education of patients, health professionals, and the general public.