Map View Explanation
 Explanation of the 2-views maps
(data, 1996-2006)
Maps with two views are available for select Wisconsin Cities, those with a
population of 20,000 or greater. The blood lead data represented in the
maps is for children under the age of six tested from 1996 to 2006.
Map 1 - The top left-hand map shows different shaded areas with
each shade representing the percentage of houses built prior to 1950. The
greater the percent of houses built prior to 1950, the darker the shading.
Houses built prior to 1950 in Wisconsin have a high probability of
containing paint with a high concentration of lead. If the paint is in
poor condition it poses a serious threat to children’s health.
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Map 2 - The larger right-hand map indicates the locations of children who have
been lead poisoned (a blood lead level of greater than or equal to 10
micrograms per deciliter).
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The overlap between
the red dots and dark brown shaded areas
represents the relation between
pre-1950 housing and children who
are lead poisoned. In most communities those
with lead poisoning
are more often found in areas with a high proportion of pre-1950
housing
(Map 2).
2-View Maps
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Explanation of the 3-views maps (data, 1995 - 2001)
Maps with 3 views are available for every county in Wisconsin and
cities with a population of 20,000 or greater. The blood lead data represented in these
maps is for children under the age of six tested from 1995 to 2001.
Map 1 - The top left-hand map shows different shaded areas with each shade
representing the percentage of houses built prior to 1950. The greater the
percent of houses built prior to 1950, the darker the shading. Houses built prior to 1950 in Wisconsin have a high probability of
containing paint with a high concentration of lead. If the paint is in
poor condition it poses a serious threat to children’s health. |
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Map 2 - The bottom left-hand map shows the locations of children who have been
tested for lead poisoning over the period of 1995-2001.
Map 3 - The larger right-hand map indicates the locations of children who have
been lead poisoned (a blood lead
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level of greater than or equal to 10
micrograms per deciliter). The overlap between
the red dots and dark green shaded areas represents the relation between
pre-1950 housing and children who are lead poisoned. While many
children have been tested (Map 2), in most communities those
with lead poisoning are more often found in areas with a high proportion of pre-1950 housing
(Map 3).
3-View Maps Available
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