Children Tested For Lead With Blood Lead Levels Greater Than Or Equal To 5 Micrograms/deciliter (2012–2022)

Definition

Children 6 to 26 months and under age 6 tested for lead with blood lead levels greater than or equal to 5 micrograms/deciliter.

Data Source

As reported by the N.J. Department of Health, Division of Family Health Services, Maternal and Child Health Services, Child and Adolescent Health Program, Annual Childhood Lead Exposure reports.

Notes

Five micrograms/deciliter is a used by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a blood lead reference level at which primary care providers are to take action to address blood lead levels in children.

Updated 12/10/2024.

For 2012 ONLY the age designation was 6-29 months.  County totals may not sum to statewide figures due to instances in which county of residence was not specified.

Last Updated

2024-12