Lead contamination in the environment (optional)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of housing stock built before 1950 (optional)
- Lead levels in sediment or in game or commercial fish (optional)
Potential Data Sources:
- CB
[external link]
- HUD
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions: Environmental protection agencies, especially those with indicator projects
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Residence near metal processing industries (developmental)
Type: Hazard Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of population residing near lead smelters (developmental)
Potential Data Sources:
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Blood lead level (in children) (core)
Type: Exposure Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Proportion of high-risk children with elevated blood lead level
Potential Data Sources:
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Lead poisoning (in children) (core)
Type: Health Effect Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of hospitalizations from lead poisoning in children (core)
Potential Data Sources:
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
Lead elimination programs (optional)
Type: Intervention Indicator
Suggested Measures:
- Number of jurisdictions with lead training and certification programs (optional)
- Proportion of population living in pre-1950 housing that has been tested for the presence of lead-based paint (optional)
- Number of completed lead abatements (developmental)
Potential Data Sources:
- CB
[external link]
- CDC:
NHIS
- EPA
[external link]
- HUD
[external link]
- States or local jurisdictions
- Private sector: industry-monitoring systems
Technical Supplement:
The technical supplement provides specific methods for using the above indicator and measures. It includes definitions, measurement criteria, data sources and surveillance systems, related indicators and limitations. If your agency is using or plans to use EPHIs, the technical supplement will provide you with a consistent method so that your results will be comparable to those of other agencies using the same indicator. To obtain a copy, please contact EPHI Project staff at 770-488-3473.
