Approximate Births by occurrence (ref. 2009 NCHS data)
145,517
Major Racial/Ethnic Groups White: 80%
American Indian: <1%
African American: 17%
Asian/Pacific islander: 2%
Hispanic Ethnicity: 5% (may also be included in race
categories above)
Ohio Statute Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §§ 3701.501 (1996) - addresses newborn
screening program requirements.
For more information click on this link:National
Conference of State Legislators
Screening Requirements Required by law on all infants, with a second test required if
initial screen is done prior to 48 hrs.
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