Outdoor Air Quality
Leading Health Indicators are a subset of Healthy People 2020 objectives selected to communicate high-priority health issues.
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 7,603,280,922 Air Quality Index (AQI)-weighted people days exceeded 100 on the AQI in 2006–08 | ||||||
Target: | 6,842,952,830 AQI-weighted people days | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
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Air Quality System (AQS), EPA |
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Baseline: | 0.5 percent of trips were made to work via bicycle in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 0.6 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
American Community Survey (ACS), Census |
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Baseline: | 2.8 percent of trips were made to work via walking in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 3.1 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
American Community Survey (ACS), Census |
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Baseline: | 5.0 percent of trips were made to work via mass transit in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 5.5 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
American Community Survey (ACS), Census |
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Baseline: | 4.1 percent of employees telecommuted in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 5.3 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
Data Sources: |
American Community Survey (ACS), Census |
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Baseline: | 1,800,000 tons of mobile sources of air toxic emissions were reported in 2005 | ||||||
Target: | 1,000,000 tons (2015 modeled data to be reported in 2020) | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Emissions Inventory (NEI), EPA |
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Baseline: | 1,300,000 tons of area sources of air toxic emissions were reported in 2005 | ||||
Target: | 1,700,000 tons (2015 modeled data to be reported in 2020) | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | Modeling | ||||
Data Sources: |
National Emissions Inventory (NEI), EPA |
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Baseline: | 800,000 tons of major sources of air toxic emissions were reported in 2005 | ||||
Target: | 700,000 tons | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | Modeling | ||||
Data Sources: |
National Emissions Inventory (NEI), EPA |
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Water Quality
Baseline: | 92.0 percent of persons served by community water systems received a supply of drinking water that meets the regulations of the Safe Drinking Water Act in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 91 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA/OW |
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Baseline: | 7 outbreaks per year developed from water intended for drinking among persons served by community water systems in 1999-2008 | ||||||
Target: | 2 outbreaks | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
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Waterborne Disease and Outbreak Surveillance System (WBDOSS), MMWR and CDC/NCID and State Health Departments |
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 99.0 gallons of public-supplied domestic water per capita were withdrawn per capita in 2005 | ||||||||
Target: | 89.1 gallons per capita | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
Estimated Use of Water in the United States, DOI/USGS/NWIS |
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Baseline: | 95.0 percent of beach days were open and safe for swimming during the 2008 swimming season | ||||||
Target: | 96.0 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Program, EPA/OW |
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Toxics and Waste
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 5.8 µg/dL: Concentration level of lead in blood samples at which 97.5 percent of the population aged 1-5 years is below the measured level in 2005–08 | ||||||||
Target: | 5.2 µg/dL of lead | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS |
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 1.8 µg/dL was the average blood lead level in children aged 1 to 5 years in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 1.6 µg/dL average blood lead level in children aged 1 to 5 years | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS |
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Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 1,279 hazardous sites presented risks to human health and the environment in 2010 | ||||||
Target: | 1,151 sites | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS), EPA |
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Baseline: | 14,963 pesticide exposures resulted in visits to a health care facility in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 9,819 pesticide exposures | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Poison Data System (NPDS), American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) |
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 1,944,200 tons of toxic pollutants were released into the environment in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 1,749,780 tons | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
Toxics Release Inventory (TRI), EPA |
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Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
Baseline: | 33.2 percent of municipal solid waste was recycled in 2008 | ||||||
Target: | 36.5 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste, EPA/OSWER |
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Healthy Homes and Healthy Communities
Baseline: | 0.51 units of cockroach allergen/gram of settled dust were reported in 2006 | ||||||
Target: | 0.46 units of cockroach allergen/gram of settled dust | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
American Healthy Homes Survey (AHHS), HUD |
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Baseline: | 0.16 micrograms of mouse allergen/gram of settled dust were reported in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 0.14 micrograms of mouse allergen/gram of settled dust | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
American Healthy Homes Survey (AHHS), HUD |
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Baseline: | 10.2 percent of homes with radon levels of 4 pCi/L or more prior to mitigation had installed a radon mitigation system in 2007 | ||||
Target: | 30.0 percent of homes with radon levels at or above 4 Pico curies per liter of air (pCi/L). | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||
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Homes with Radon Mitigation Systems, Radon Vent Fan Manufacturers |
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Baseline: | 28.6 percent of SFH homes built in high-radon-potential areas included radon-reducing features in 2007 | ||||||
Target: | 100 percent of homes in high-radon-potential areas built to include radon-reducing features | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Builder Practices Survey, National Association of Home Builders Research Center (NAHB Research Center) |
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Baseline: | 51.4 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools had an indoor air quality management program, as reported in 2006 | ||||||
Target: | 56.5 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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Baseline: | 67.0 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools had a plan for how to address mold problems in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 73.7 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 85.9 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools had a plan for how to use, label, store, and dispose of hazardous materials in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 94.5 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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Baseline: | 57.9 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools used spot treatments and baiting rather than widespread application of pesticide in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 63.7 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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Baseline: | 56.2 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools marked areas to be treated by pesticides in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 61.8 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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Baseline: | 65.4 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools informed students and staff prior to application of pesticide in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 71.9 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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Baseline: | 55.7 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools inspected drinking water outlets for lead in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 61.3 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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Baseline: | 58.8 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools with community water systems inspected drinking water outlets for bacteria in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 64.7 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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Baseline: | 55.2 percent of the Nation’s elementary, middle, and high schools with community water systems inspected drinking water outlets for coliforms in 2006 | ||||
Target: | 60.7 percent | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
School Health Policies and Practices Study (SHPPS), CDC/NCHHSTP |
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National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS |
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Potential Data Sources: |
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS |
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS |
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), CDC/NCHS |
Baseline: | 37,000,000 homes were found to have lead-based paint in 2005–06 | ||||
Target: | 33,300,000 homes with lead-based paint | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
American Healthy Homes Survey (AHHS), HUD |
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Baseline: | 15,300,000 homes had paint-lead hazards in 2005–06 | ||||
Target: | 13,770,000 homes with paint-lead hazards | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
American Healthy Homes Survey (AHHS), HUD |
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Baseline: | 13,700,000 homes had dust-lead hazards in 2005–06 | ||||
Target: | 12,330,000 homes with dust-lead hazards | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
American Healthy Homes Survey (AHHS), HUD |
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Baseline: | 3,800,000 homes had soil-lead hazards in 2005–06 | ||||
Target: | 3,420,000 homes with soil-lead hazards | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
Data Sources: |
American Healthy Homes Survey (AHHS), HUD |
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Baseline: | 5.2 percent of housing units had moderate or severe physical problems in 2007 | ||||||
Target: | 4.2 percent | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Projection/trend analysis | ||||||
Data Sources: |
American Housing Survey (AHS), HUD and Census |
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Infrastructure and Surveillance
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 20.0 µg/g of creatinine: Concentration level of urinary inorganic arsenic (creatinine corrected) at which 95 percent of the population aged 6 years and over is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||||
Target: | 14.0 µg/g of creatinine | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 1.60 µg/L: Concentration level of cadmium in blood samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 1 year and over is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||||
Target: | 1.12 µg/L | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 4.20 µg/L: Concentration level of lead in blood samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 1 year and over is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||||
Target: | 2.94 µg/dL | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 1.80 µg/L: Concentration level of mercury in blood samples at which 95 percent of children aged 1 to 5 years is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 1.26 µg/L | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 4.60 µg/L: Concentration level of mercury in blood samples at which 95 percent of females aged 16 to 49 years is below the measured level in 2001–02 | ||||||
Target: | 3.22 µg/L | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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This objective was archived due to lack of data source, changes in science, or was replaced with other objectives. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 37.70 ng/g of lipid: Concentration level of oxychlordane (lipid adjusted) in serum samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 12 years and older is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 26.39 ng/g of lipid | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Revision History: | This objective was archived due to the unavailability of tracking data. Read more about the revision history. |
This objective was archived due to lack of data source, changes in science, or was replaced with other objectives. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 1,860 ng/g of lipid: Concentration level of DDE (lipid adjusted) in serum samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 12 years or more is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 1,302 ng/g of lipid | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Revision History: | This objective was archived due to the unavailability of tracking data. Read more about the revision history. |
This objective was archived due to lack of data source, changes in science, or was replaced with other objectives. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 56.50 ng/g of lipid: Concentration level of beta-hexachlorocyclohexane (lipid adjusted) in serum samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 12 years and older is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 39.55 ng/g of lipid | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Revision History: | This objective was archived due to the unavailability of tracking data. Read more about the revision history. |
Baseline: | 2.98 µg/g of creatinine: Concentration level of para-nitrophenol (creatinine corrected) in urine samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 6 years and over is below the measured level in 2001–02 | ||||||||
Target: | 2.02 µg/g of creatinine | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 9.27 µg/g of creatinine: Concentration level of 3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinol in urine samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 6 years and over is below the measured level in 2001–02 | ||||||||
Target: | 6.45 µg/g of creatinine | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 3.35 µg/g of creatinine: Concentration level of 3-phenoxybenzoic acid (creatinine corrected) in urine samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 6 years and over is below the measured level in 2001–02 | ||||||||
Target: | 2.32 µg/g of creatinine | ||||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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This objective was archived due to lack of data source, changes in science, or was replaced with other objectives. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 97.10 ng/g of lipid: Concentration level of 2,2',4,4',5,5'-hexachlorobiphenyl (PCB 153) (lipid adjusted) in serum samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 12 years and older is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 67.97 ng/g of lipid | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 68.70 pg/g of lipid: Concentration level of 3,3',4,4',5-pentachlorobiphenyl (PCB 126) (lipid adjusted) in serum samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 12 years and older is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||
Target: | 48.09 pg/g of lipid | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 68.50 pg/g of lipid: Concentration level of 1,2,3,6,7,8-hexachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (HxCDD) (lipid adjusted) in serum samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 12 years and older is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 47.95 pg/g of lipid | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Potential Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Revision History: | This objective was archived due to the unavailability of tracking data. Read more about the revision history. |
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 11.20 µg/g of creatinine: Concentration level of bisphenol A (2,2-bis[4-hydroxyphenyl] propane) (creatinine corrected) in urine samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 6 years and over is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 7.84 µg/g of creatinine | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 12.4 µg/g of creatinine: Concentration level of perchlorate (creatinine corrected) in urine samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 6 years and over is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 8.4 µg/g of creatinine | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 91.6 µg/g of creatinine: Concentration level of mono-n-butyl phthalate (MnBP) (creatinine corrected) in urine samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 6 years and over is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||
Target: | 64.12 µg/g of creatinine | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 163.0 ng/g of lipid: Concentration level of 2,2',4,4'-tetrabromodiphenyl ether (BDE 47) (lipid adjusted) in serum samples at which 95 percent of the population aged 12 years and over is below the measured level in 2003–04 | ||||||
Target: | 114.1 ng/g of lipid | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Maintain consistency with national programs, regulations, policies, and laws. | ||||||
Data Sources: |
National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), CDC/NCHS; National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals, CDC/NCEH |
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Baseline: | 23 states used an integrated information system to monitor environmental health in 2010 | ||||||
Target: | 51 States and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
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National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, CDC |
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Baseline: | 37 states and the District of Columbia monitored lead poisoning in 2009 | ||||||
Target: | 56 states, territories, and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
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State Reportable Conditions Data Inventory, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) |
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Baseline: | 27 States monitored pesticide poisoning in 2009 | ||||||
Target: | 56 states, territories, and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
Data Sources: |
State Reportable Conditions Data Inventory, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) |
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Baseline: | 23 States monitored mercury poisoning in 2009 | ||||||
Target: | 56 states, territories, and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
Data Sources: |
State Reportable Conditions Data Inventory, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) |
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Baseline: | 19 States monitored arsenic poisoning in 2009 | ||||||
Target: | 56 states, territories, and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
Data Sources: |
State Reportable Conditions Data Inventory, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) |
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Baseline: | 19 States monitored cadmium poisoning in 2009 | ||||||
Target: | 56 states, territories, and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
Data Sources: |
State Reportable Conditions Data Inventory, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) |
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Baseline: | 9 States monitored acute chemical poisoning in 2009 | ||||||
Target: | 56 states, territories, and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
Data Sources: |
State Reportable Conditions Data Inventory, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) |
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Baseline: | 16 States monitored carbon monoxide poisoning in 2009 | ||||||
Target: | 56 states, territories, and the District of Columbia | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | Total coverage | ||||||
Data Sources: |
State Reportable Conditions Data Inventory, Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) |
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This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 3.3 percent of schools were located within 500 feet of an interstate or Federal or State highway in 2010–11 | ||||
Target: | 3.0 percent or less of schools located within 500 feet | ||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||
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Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |
Global Environmental Health
This objective was revised. See Revision History for Details.
Baseline: | 1,900,000 deaths were caused by poor water quality, sanitation, and insufficient hygiene in 2005 | ||||||
Target: | 1,710,000 deaths | ||||||
Target-Setting Method: | 10 percent improvement | ||||||
Data Sources: |
Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study (GBD), Consortium including Harvard University, University of Washington, Johns Hopkins University, University of Queensland, and the World Health Organization |
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Revision History: | This objective was revised. Read more about the revision history. |