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Lead exposure in children cases by Region in England

Last updated on Thursday, 24 April 2025 at 02:38pm

Summary

Topic
Lead
Category
cases
API name
lead_cases_casesByRegion

Rationale

The number of Lead Exposure in Children Surveillance System (LEICSS) cases reported across England. This is to highlight regional differences in case identification and reporting over time, offering insights into geographical variation in elevated blood lead exposure in children.

Definition

This metric illustrates the cases in England from 2015 to 2023 by region.

Methodology

The LEICSS case reported by each UKHSA region is allocated according to the postcode of the residence.

Caveats

These data are collected from a passive surveillance system therefore represent an underestimation of lead exposure in children in England. The geographical variation in the data is more likely to represent variation in case identification rather than reflecting true regional variation in lead exposure in the population.

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