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US Childhood Blood Lead Concentration History
Public Health & Epidemiology
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Data tracks blood lead concentration levels in young children within the US over several decades. Lead poisoning is a major, often overlooked, global public health issue, estimated to contribute significantly to the global disease burden. Exposure to lead, particularly in early childhood, results in impacts on brain development, leading to a reduction in IQ and cognitive function, which are thought to be largely irreversible. This exposure also carries substantial economic costs for society due to its effect on productivity. The data provides valuable context for understanding historical exposure trends.
Columns
- Entity: Identifies the geographical entity or location for which the data is recorded.
- Code: Contains no recorded values in this sample, indicating fully missing entries.
- Year: The year of the measurement, spanning from 1978 through 2016.
- Blood lead concentration (1-5 year olds): The measurement of lead concentration found in the blood of children aged one to five years old. Recorded values range from 0.7 to 29.
Distribution
The dataset is available in a CSV file format, titled
lead-blood-usa-children.csv. The file size of this sample is 566 B. It consists of 24 records. This is a historical dataset with an expected update frequency of never.Usage
This data is ideal for researchers and analysts investigating the long-term trends of environmental toxins and their effects on human health. It can be used for modeling the impact of public health regulations on reducing heavy metal exposure in paediatric populations. It is also suitable for assessing the historical burden of disease and calculating associated economic costs.
Coverage
The data covers statistics for the USA. The time range extends from 1978 to 2016. The demographic scope is focused specifically on blood lead concentration measurements in children aged 1 to 5 years old.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Public health agencies: To review the effectiveness of past environmental policies and inform current intervention strategies.
- Epidemiologists: For tracking the prevalence of environmental exposure hazards over time.
- Economists: To quantify the economic detriment caused by cognitive function loss attributed to lead exposure.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- US Childhood Blood Lead Concentration History
- Paediatric Lead Exposure Data (1978-2016)
- Trends in US Child Lead Levels
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Original Data Source: US Childhood Blood Lead Concentration History
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