§226-20  Objectives and policies forsocio-cultural advancement--health.  (a)  Planning for the State'ssocio-cultural advancement with regard to health shall be directed towardsachievement of the following objectives:

(1)  Fulfillment of basic individual health needs ofthe general public.

(2)  Maintenance of sanitary and environmentallyhealthful conditions in Hawaii's communities.

(b)  To achieve the health objectives, it shallbe the policy of this State to:

(1)  Provide adequate and accessible services andfacilities for prevention and treatment of physical and mental health problems,including substance abuse.

(2)  Encourage improved cooperation among public andprivate sectors in the provision of health care to accommodate the total healthneeds of individuals throughout the State.

(3)  Encourage public and private efforts to developand promote statewide and local strategies to reduce health care and relatedinsurance costs.

(4)  Foster an awareness of the need for personalhealth maintenance and preventive health care through education and othermeasures.

(5)  Provide programs, services, and activities thatensure environmentally healthful and sanitary conditions.

(6)  Improve the State's capabilities in preventingcontamination by pesticides and other potentially hazardous substances throughincreased coordination, education, monitoring, and enforcement. [L 1978, c 100,pt of §2; am L 1986, c 276, §19]