Healthy Housing

Childhood Lead Poisoning in Rhode Island:
Statewide and Core Cities Data

In Rhode Island, children between nine months and six years of age are required by law to be screened for lead poisoning annually. The Rhode Island Department of Health collects and analyzes data on all blood lead screenings conducted in Rhode Island each year. These analyses are reported at the state level and at the city level for each of the core cities. Rhode Island defines a core city as any city where the child poverty level is greater than 15%, according to the 2000 Census. These cities include: Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, West Warwick, and Woonsocket.

Each report contains lead poisoning information over time, including screening information, incidence rates, prevalence rates, and environmental inspection data. The information contained in these reports may be informative for parents, health care practitioners, and the general public. These data can also be useful to policy makers and city officials who want to better understand the lead poisoning problem in Rhode Island.

Childhood Lead Poisoning in Rhode Island: The Numbers

2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |2005 | 2004 | 2003

City Specific Reports

• Central Falls: 2006 | 2005 | 2004
• Newport: 2006 | 2005 | 2004

• Pawtucket: 2006 | 2005 | 2004
• Providence: 2006 | 2005 | 2004
• West Warwick: 2006 | 2005 | 2004
• Woonsocket: 2006 | 2005 | 2004

Additional Documents

• Ways to Improve Screening Rates in Your Community

• Lead Screening and Referral Guidelines | Pocket Version
• Best Practices for Lead Screening

For more information contact:
Daniela Quilliam
Lead Program Manager