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State of Rhode Island: Department of Health
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Childhood Lead Poisoning
- Purpose: Eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island
- Key Information: The proportion of new cases of lead poisoning among children screened has declined dramatically, from 6.1% in 2000 to 1.0% in 2010.
- Collection Period: 2000 to present
Rhode Island Numbers
Incidence of Lead Poisoning Statewide 2000 - 2010
Source: Childhood Lead Poisoning In Rhode Island: The Numbers 2011 Edition, page 9
Data Source: Rhode Island Department of Health Lead Elimination Surveillance System.
Note: *Data are based on venous tests and confirmed capillary tests only.
Percent of Children Being Screened for Lead in Compliance with Guidelines, 2001-2007
Source: Childhood Lead Poisoning In Rhode Island: The Numbers 2011 Edition, page 8
Data Sources: Rhode Island Department of Health Lead Elimination Surveillance System and KIDSNET.
Note: Birth cohorts beyond 2006 are not included here because those children had not yet turned 36 months of age by the time this report was prepared.