Blood Lead Information
Welcome to the Lead Poisoning landing page. Additional information about blood lead poisoning, prevention, and surveillance is available by selecting the topic through the blue button on the upper right hand corner of the page.
KDHE Programs
The Kansas Environmental Public Health Tracking program conducts blood lead surveillance for the state of Kansas. Surveillance activities are provided through a partnership with local health departments and other entities involved in the testing, reporting, monitoring, and management of blood lead. Blood lead data for Kansas is compiled and made available through the data query tool or by submitting a secure data request.
The Kansas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program is dedicated to increasing awareness and providing education about childhood lead poisoning and prevention. The program works with others to accomplish our goal of reducing childhood lead poisoning. This program collaborates with the Tracking program to conduct surveillance and provide blood lead data through the query function and the secure data request process.
The Kansas Residential Lead Hazard Prevention Program (RLHPP) is responsible for the regulation, licensing, and monitoring of lead related activities within the state. Key provisions of the law give the Secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) the authority to establish and administer the following activities:
- Administer a certification, licensure, accreditation and enforcement program for individuals and firms involved in lead-based paint activities and abatement projects.
- Administer a Pre-Renovation Education Program to educate the public and remodeling industry on lead hazards.
- Promote a public awareness campaign to increase knowledge about childhood lead poisoning prevention strategies.
- Increase professional education opportunities regarding childhood lead poisoning prevention strategies.
The RLHPP is funded by cooperative agreements from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and fees from the certification and licensure of individuals and firms.
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