Ohio infant mortality higher among lower income, less educated families.
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Childhood Lead Poisoning in 2005 Among Major Cities in Ohio
The Ohio Department of Health posts a report on lead poisoning screening in children under age 6 (72 months) for Ohio counties. In 2005, 9.0%, or 1,354 of some 15,106 Cleveland children 0-72 months of age showed an elevated level of lead in blood testing. Select the link for more information.
The link address is: http://www.odh.ohio.gov/ASSETS/2B883C17375742B998465C3B888E9CEA/leadcity05.pdf
Keywords: Children, County, Environment, Lead Poisoning, Statistics
