Lead Screening

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The program is a structured healthcare initiative designed to identify individuals, especially children, who may have elevated lead levels in their blood. Lead is a toxic metal that can have profound health implications, particularly in children, whose developing bodies are more susceptible to its harmful effects. Lead exposure can lead to cognitive and developmental problems, behavioral issues, and various physical health problems.

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Lead Screening

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Measurements Target Goal Status Desired Trend Contributor January 2017 February 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017 June 2017 July 2017 August 2017 September 2017 October 2017 November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September 2018 October 2018 November 2018 December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020 March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020 October 2020 November 2020 December 2020 January 2021 February 2021 March 2021 April 2021 May 2021 June 2021 July 2021 August 2021 September 2021 October 2021 November 2021 December 2021 January 2022 February 2022 March 2022 April 2022 May 2022 June 2022 July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 June 2023 July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October 2024 November 2024 December 2024
Number of Children 0-5 years Referred for Lead Screening 5 Active 31 2 1 2 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 7 24
Number of Children 0-5 years Screened with Lead Level <3.5ug/dL 5 Active 31 2 1 2 0 2 2 1 0 0 0 3 19
Number of Children 0-5 years Screened with Lead Level >3.5ug?dL 0 Active 30 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4 5
Number of Children 0-5 years. Referred for Elevated Lead Level >3.5ug/dL Case Management 0 Active 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 5

Data Narrative

  1. Total Children Screened: In the reporting period, a total of children were screened for lead exposure in Garrett County, Maryland, through the lead screening program. The comprehensive screening effort reflects our commitment to identifying and addressing potential lead exposure early on.
  2. Children with Elevated Lead Levels: Among the screened children, [insert percentage or number] were found to have elevated lead levels in their blood. Elevated lead levels are typically defined as blood lead levels equal to or exceeding 3.5ug/dL. These findings underscore the ongoing importance of lead screening programs.
Referrals and Interventions: Referrals for Further Evaluation: The children identified with elevated lead levels will ALL be referred for further evaluation by healthcare providers. Timely referrals are essential to ensure that affected children receive appropriate medical attention and intervention. The data presented in this narrative highlights the lead screening program's dedication to identifying and addressing elevated lead levels among children in Garrett County, Maryland. The program strives to mitigate the health risks associated with lead exposure by screening children and providing referrals and interventions when necessary. Continued efforts in lead screening, referral, and intervention are essential to safeguard the health and well-being of children and promote a healthier, lead-safe community. Maryland requires all children to be tested at the 12 and 24-month well-child visits (at 12-14 and 24-26 months old, respectively) (see COMAR 10.11. 04). Maryland Department of Education Lead Screening  Maryland Department of Health Lead Prevention

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