Infants and young children in Macomb County are healthy
% of Macomb children ages 1-2 on Medicaid with EBL (5 ug/dL or greater, venous confirmed)
Current Value
0.5%
Definition
Comparison
Story Behind the Curve
Lead is a naturally occurring toxic element (metal) that can cause devastating harm to the human body. Lead is a potent neurotoxin and affects almost every system of the body, especially the developing brain and nervous system of unborn babies and children 6 years of age and under. A BLL of 5µg/dL initiates those interventions needed to prevent further lead hazard exposure, elevation in blood lead levels and the adverse health effects of lead in the body.
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