{"data":{"id":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-23-70-1","jurisdiction":"us-ri","citation":"R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-70-1","heading":"Purpose of chapter.","body":"The legislature finds that:\n(1) Osteoporosis, a bone-thinning disease, is a major public health problem that, in many cases remains undiagnosed, resulting in fractures, pain, disability and immobility;\n(2) Early detection and prevention are critical health care strategies for those at risk of osteoporosis; and\n(3) It is in the public interest of this state to promote public awareness of the benefits and value of the early detection, prevention and appropriate treatment of osteoporosis.","path":["Title 23 Health and Safety","Chapter 70 Osteoporosis"],"source_url":"https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE23/23-70/23-70-1.htm","current_through":"site files published 2025-08-13","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-05T19:57:10Z","sha256":"a034510537fa576185ccbd588ad7a63f8b5a534de03b7fb4d0cca24d2c088c5f","source_id":"us-ri","stale":true,"prev":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-23-69-4","next":"us-ri/r.i.-gen.-laws-23-70-2"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}