42 USC 285g-8 - Prospective longitudinal study on adolescent health

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 285g–8.

Prospective longitudinal study on adolescent health

(a)

In general

Not later than October 1, 1993, the Director of the Institute shall commence a study for the purpose of providing information on the general health and well-being of adolescents in the United States, including, with respect to such adolescents, information on—

(1)

the behaviors that promote health and the behaviors that are detrimental to health; and

(2)

the influence on health of factors particular to the communities in which the adolescents reside.

(b)

Design of study

(1)

In general

(2)

Population-specific analyses

(c)

Coordination with Women’s Health Initiative

(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title IV, § 452D, as added Pub. L. 103–43, title X, § 1031, June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 167.)

cite as: 42 USC 285g-8