# Health - General (GHG)

## Title 18. Disease Prevention

### Subtitle 1. General Responsibilities of Secretary

#### Section 18-101

The Secretary shall investigate:

(1) The causes of disease and, particularly, the causes of epidemics;

(2) The causes of mortality; and

(3) The influence of locality, employment, habit, and other conditions on health.

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Md. Code Ann., Health-Gen. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)