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Identification of high lead exposure locations in Ohio at the census tract scale using a generalizable geospatial hotspot approach.

Lindsay W StanekJianping XueValerie G ZartarianAntonios G PoulakosRogelio Tornero-VelezEmily G SnyderAlan WaltsKathy Triantafillou
Published in: Journal of exposure science & environmental epidemiology (2024)
The Getis-Ord Gi* geospatial hotspot analysis can inform local investigations into potential Pb exposures for children living in OH. The successful application of a generalizable childhood blood Pb methodology at the census tract scale provides results that are more readily actionable. The moderate agreement of the measured blood Pb results with public Pb indices provide confidence that these indices can be used in the absence of available blood Pb surveillance data. While not a replacement for universal blood Pb testing, a consistent approach can be applied to identify areas where Pb exposure may be problematic.
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