State data shows a 30 percent increase in childhood lead poisoning in Kent County from 2014 to 2015. It's particularly acute in southeast Grand Rapids – where levels are among the highest in the state.
Below is a map of all zip codes in Michigan where testing found childhood elevated blood lead (EBL) levels in 2015. Each dot represents a zip code area by size of EBL percentage.
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Childhood elevated blood lead (EBL) levels in Michigan for 2015. EBL is defined as more than 5 ug/dL detected in a blood sample. Source: Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 2015 Provisional Data Report.
