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Number of Ohio Children, Less Than Six Years of Age, Tested for Lead (1999-2018)
August 02, 2019 | Agency

This page shows the number of Ohio children tested for lead each year, from 1999 to present.

Bar Graph Format

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Table Format

Year Children Tested
2018 168,352
2017 169,547
2016 162,185
2015 156,135
2014 153,010
2013 155,577
2012 154,436
2011 154,880
2010 156,196
2009 150,744
2008 159,225
2007 155,050
2006 128,777
2005 124,860
2004 106,042
2003 112,999
2002 111,284
2001 100,492
2000 92,219
1999 103,074

 

 

 

Note:

  • Children tested for lead more than once in a calendar year are counted only once. Estimates are made using data from the Healthy Housing and Lead Poisoning Surveillance System at the Ohio Department of Health.