Children
What is Maine's childhood elevated blood lead rate?
Percent of Maine children under 6 with elevated blood lead levels, statewide, by year (AECF KIDS COUNT / Maine CDC).
Maine's childhood elevated blood lead rate was 1.9% in 2024, up from 1.6% a year earlier.
| Period | Childhood elevated blood lead rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 1.6% |
| 2022 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 1.9% |
| 2020 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 2.3% |
| 2018 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 2.9% |
| 2016 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 3.6% |
| 2012 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 3.9% |
| 2010 | 4.3% |
| 2009 | 4.4% |
| 2008 | 5.1% |
| 2007 | 5.7% |
| 2006 | 7.6% |
| 2005 | 7.5% |
| 2004 | 8.0% |
| 2003 | 10.4% |
Latest: . Source: Annie E. Casey Foundation KIDS COUNT (Maine CDC). Figures update as the source refreshes.
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