Lead prevention:

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There is no safe blood lead level in children. A child with a blood lead level of 3.5 to less than 10 micrograms per deciliter is defined as having an elevated blood lead level. “Lead Poisoning” is defined as a confirmed level of lead in human blood of 10 micrograms per deciliter (10 µg/dl) or greater. Lead exposure can affect nearly every system in the body.  Because lead exposure often occurs with no obvious symptoms, it frequently goes unrecognized.

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State Law Mandates:

State law mandates blood lead screening for all “high-risk” children 72 months (6 years) of age and below. A “High risk” child is defined as a child that:

• Lives in, or visits, a house or facility built before 1978 with recent, ongoing, or planned renovation/remodeling. (This includes a daycare center, preschool, or home of a babysitter or relative.)

• Lives in or visits a house that has peeling, chipping, dusting, or chalking paint.

• Has a sibling or playmate who has or did have lead poisoning.

• Frequently comes in contact with an adult who has a hobby or works with lead. Examples are construction, welding, pottery, painting, and casting ammunition.

For more information, please visit the Ohio Department of Health: Click Here!

Click here for a reference guide on Ohio High Risk Zip Codes for Lead Testing