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California Code, Health and Safety Code - HSC § 101320.3

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) On or before February 1 of every other year, beginning in calendar year 2024, the State Public Health Officer shall submit a written report to the Governor and the Legislature on the state of public health in California. The State Public Health Officer shall present an update annually to the Assembly Committee on Budget and Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review, or relevant subcommittees, during legislative budget hearings.

(b) The written report shall include all of the following:

(1) Information on key public health indicators that California is experiencing, as determined to be relevant by the State Public Health Officer.

(2) Information on health disparities identified as part of the indicators and trends, if any.

(3) The leading causes of morbidity and mortality in California and evidence of increasing or decreasing rates of morbidity and mortality over the prior three to five years, inclusive.

(4) Data on the incidence and prevalence of communicable and noncommunicable chronic diseases and conditions.

(5) Data on the incidence and prevalence of intentional and unintentional injuries, including data specific to suicides and gun violence.

(6) Data on the prevalence of morbidity and mortality related to mental illness and substance abuse.

(c) The department shall annually seek input from stakeholders, including legislative staff, on which public health issues to address in a written report.

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