# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 52 — Preventive Medicine

### Chapter 07 — State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness

#### Regulation .01 Definitions.

*COMAR 10.52.07.01*

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

  (1) “Chronic disease” means a noncommunicable condition that is a major cause of sickness or disability, including, but not limited to:

    (a) Heart disease;

    (b) Cancer;

    (c) Arthritis; and

    (d) Diabetes.

  (2) “Council” means the State Advisory Council on Health and Wellness established by Health-General Article, §13-202, Annotated Code of Maryland.

  (3) “Evidence-based program” means a program that:

    (a) Engages the community in assessment and decision making;

    (b) Uses data and information systems to inform program activities;

    (c) Is based on peer-reviewed evidence;

    (d) Uses program-planning frame works;

    (e) Conducts evaluation; and

    (f) Disseminates the results of the evaluation.

  (4) “Healthy lifestyle” means behaviors that promote wellness and prevent disease including, but not limited to:

    (a) Maintaining a healthy weight;

    (b) Engaging in regular physical activity;

    (c) Refraining from smoking;

    (d) Limiting consumption of alcohol;

    (e) Reducing stress; and

    (f) Getting sufficient sleep.

  (5) “Quorum” means a majority of the full membership of the Council or of a committee.

  (6) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Health.