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.