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Measure B1: Lead in the Blood of Children
| Blood lead concentrations (µg/dL) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976- 1980 | 1988- 1991 | 1992- 1994 | 1999- 2000 | 2001- 2002 | 2003- 2004 | |
50th percentile |
15 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
90th percentile |
25 | 9.4 | 7.1 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
DATA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
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Body Burdens
Measures:
Concentrations of Lead in Blood
- Measure B1
- Measure B2
- Measure B3
Concentrations of Mercury in Blood
Concentrations of Cotinine in Blood