The state epidemiologist for chronic disease shall do all of the following:

Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 255.02

  • Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
  • State: when applied to states of the United States, includes the District of Columbia, the commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the several territories organized by Congress. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
   (1)   Develop and maintain a system for detecting and monitoring chronic diseases within this state.
   (2)   Investigate and determine the epidemiology of those conditions that contribute to preventable or premature illness, disability and death.