Full Form of ABLES

What is ABLES Full Form?

ABLES full form is Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance.

What is Adult Blood Lead Epidemiology and Surveillance?

ABLES is a state-based surveillance program of laboratory reported adult blood lead levels (BLLs). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) ABLES program provides guidance and technical assistance to participating states. The national ABLES program began in 1987 with four states and grew to a peak of 41 participating states in 2013. From 1987 to 2013, NIOSH also provided funding to participating state ABLES programs. However, federal funding for State ABLES programs was discontinued in September 2013. As of December 2015, 28 states collaborate with NIOSH to conduct adult BLL surveillance. The ABLES program in Missouri began in 2001.

ABLES helps state health departments monitor workplace lead exposure trends within their state and find ways to prevent these lead exposures.