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42 U.S.C. 285d: Purpose of InstituteText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 42-THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARECHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE
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§285d. Purpose of Institute

The general purpose of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (hereafter in this subpart referred to as the “Institute”) is the conduct and support of research and training, the dissemination of health information, and other programs with respect to arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases (including sports-related disorders), with particular attention to the effect of these diseases on children.

( July 1, 1944, ch. 373 , title IV, § 435, as added Pub. L. 99–158, § 2 , Nov. 20, 1985 , 99 Stat. 848 ; amended Pub. L. 103–43, title VII, § 701(a) , June 10, 1993 , 107 Stat. 162 .)

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1993⁠—Pub. L. 103–43 substituted “(including sports-related disorders), with particular attention to the effect of these diseases on children” for “, including sports-related disorders”.