Lead in U.S. children has declined substantially since 1976

Blood lead concentration (μg/dL) in children age 1 to 5 years

Line chart showing amount of lead in children ages 1 to 5 years from 1976-2018

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*Data not available for years 1981-1987 and 1995-1998

Source: EPA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics

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