Note: This version of section effective until 7-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 7-1-2027.

1. (1) Identify and study the special health care needs and health problems of minorities.
2. (2) Examine the factors and conditions that affect the health of minorities.
3. (3) Examine the health care services available to minorities in the public and private sector and determine the extent to which these services meet the needs of minorities.
4. (4) Study the state and federal laws concerning the health needs of minorities.
5. (5) Examine the coordination of services to minorities and recommend improvements in the delivery of services.
6. (6) Examine funding sources for minority health care.

7. (7) Examine and recommend preventive measures concerning the leading causes of death or injury among minorities, including the following:

   1. (A) Heart disease.
   2. (B) Stroke.
   3. (C) Cancer.
   4. (D) Intentional injuries.
   5. (E) Accidental death and injury.
   6. (F) Cirrhosis.
   7. (G) Diabetes.
   8. (H) Infant mortality.
   9. (I) HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
   10. (J) Mental Health.
   11. (K) Substance Abuse.

8. (8) Examine the impact of the following on minorities:

   1. (A) Adolescent pregnancy.
   2. (B) Sexually transmitted and other communicable diseases.
   3. (C) Lead poisoning.
   4. (D) Long term disability and aging.
   5. (E) Sickle cell anemia.
9. (9) Monitor the Indiana minority health initiative and other public policies that affect the health status of minorities.

10. (10) Develop and implement a comprehensive plan and time line to address health disparities and health issues of minority populations in Indiana.

    [Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-1-44-4.]

Sec. 10. The council shall do the following:

As added by P.L.2-1993, SEC.29. Amended by P.L.194-1995, SEC.3; P.L.242-2003, SEC.4.