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Blood lead levels among children--Rhode Island, 1993-1995

    MMWR. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
    |October 27, 1995
    PubMed

    Insights

    Rhode Island mandated blood lead level screening for children under 6 in 1993. This analysis of 56,379 children provides crucial data on childhood lead poisoning prevalence in the state.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Environmental Health
    • Public Health Surveillance
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Mandatory screening for elevated blood lead levels (BLLs) in children under 6 began in Rhode Island in January 1993.
    • Erythrocyte protoporphyrin screening was replaced by direct blood lead testing in February 1993.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To characterize the burden of childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island.
    • To analyze data from the state's lead surveillance system.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of blood lead test results reported to the Rhode Island lead surveillance system.
    • Data collected from March 1993 through February 1995.
    • Inclusion of 56,379 children aged under 6 years.

    Main Results:

    • Summarizes blood lead test results for a significant cohort of young children in Rhode Island.
    • Provides data on lead poisoning prevalence following mandatory screening implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • The study characterizes the prevalence of childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island.
    • Data informs public health strategies for lead poisoning prevention and management.

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