SHIP Children Receiving Blood Lead Screening 2011-2021

This is historical data. The update frequency has been set to "Static Data" and is here for historic value. Updated on 8/14/2024 Children Receiving Blood Lead Screening - This indicator reflects the percentage of children (aged 12-35 months) enrolled in Medicaid (90+ days) screened for lead in their blood. Each pediatric Medicaid enrollee should be screened for blood lead during their 12 and 24-month well child visit. Common sources of pediatric lead exposure include dust and paint chips from chipping or peeling lead paint, as well as lead contaminated: soil, toys, water, cosmetics, and folk medicines. <a href ="https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Documents/SHIP/SHIP%20Lite%20Data%20Details/Child%20Receiving%20Blood%20Lead%20Screening.pdf" > Link to Data Details </a>