; and (2) the effects of such conditions on other comorbidities including obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. (b) Programs on arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions Education and awareness programs of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in minority communities shall— (1) be culturally and linguistically appropriate to minority patients, targeting musculoskeletal health promotion and prevention programs of each major ethnic group, including— (A) Native Americans and Alaska Natives; (B) Asian Americans; (C) African Americans/Blacks; (D) Hispanic/Latino Americans; and (E) Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders; and (2) include public awareness campaigns directed toward these patient populations that emphasize the importance of musculoskeletal health, physical activity, diet and healthy lifestyle, and weight reduction for overweight and obese patients. (c) Authorization of Appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2019 and each subsequent fiscal year. 787. Grants for comprehensive osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal disease health education within health professions schools (a) Program authorized The Secretary of Health and Human Services (in this section referred to as the Secretary ), in coordination with the Secretary of Education, shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to academic health science centers, health professions schools, and other institutions of higher education to enable such institutions to provide people with comprehensive education on arthritis and musculoskeletal health, particularly— (1) obesity-related musculoskeletal diseases; (2) arthritis and osteoarthritis; (3) arthritis and musculoskeletal health disparities