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Number of Kids Tested for Presence of Lead in their Blood

The number of children ages 0-6 tested for the presence of lead in their blood. This indicator was only available at the zip code level prior to 2006.

Source: State Department of the Environment, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

Baltimore City
2006: 18,286
2007: 17,781
2008: 18,682
2009: 19,043
2010: 19,702
Change: 7.74