42 U.S.C. § 242q–4 — Definitions
submitted 36 years ago by Pub. L. 101-557 to r/title-42-THE-PUBLIC-HEALTH-AND-WELFARE · 155 words · no verdicts yet
This section defines three terms used in the Task Force on Aging Research law: "aging research" (research on aging, related diseases, and treatments that help people stay independent), "Secretary" (the Secretary of Health and Human Services), and "Task Force" (the Task Force on Aging Research itself).
For purposes of sections 242q to 242q–5 of this title:
The term “aging research” means research on the aging process and on the diagnosis and treatment* of diseases, disorders, and complications related to aging, including menopause. Such research includes research on such treatments, and on medical devices and other medical interventions regarding such diseases, disorders, and complications, that can assist individuals in avoiding institutionalization and prolonged hospitalization and in otherwise increasing the independence of the individuals.
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “independence”, with respect to diseases, disorders, and complications of aging, means the functional ability of individuals to perform activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living without assistance or supervision.
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The term “Task Force” means the Task Force on Aging Research established under section 242q(a) of this title.
Source credit: (Pub. L. 101–557, title III, § 304, formerly § 305, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2770; renumbered § 304, Pub. L. 109–482, title I, § 104(b)(3)(B), Jan. 15, 2007, 120 Stat. 3694.)
- 1990Enacted · Pub. L. 101-557 · 104 Stat. 2770
- 2007Amended · Pub. L. 109-482 · 120 Stat. 3694
A history note hasn’t been published yet. The record shows enactment by Pub. L. 101-557 on 1990-11-15.
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