New Jersey
Statistics on children, youth and families in New Jersey from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Advocates for Children of New Jersey
Children tested for lead with blood lead levels greater than or equal to 5 micrograms/deciliter in New Jersey
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Why This Indicator Matters
Lead is a powerful toxin that stunts mental and physical growth for kids. The only effective way to stop lead poisoning before it starts is to remove lead from homes and the environment before children are exposed. Lead exposure in children causes lifelong health, educational and developmental impacts, in particular for children exposed at a very young age.
In 2017, pursuant to recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), New Jersey now uses a blood lead level of 5 micrograms per deciliter (μg/dL) to indicate when action must be taken. Previously, New Jersey had used a blood lead reference level of 10 μg/dL.
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Updated 12/11/2023.
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.
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