Taking Action to Be Radon SafeBy John Voket
Every January, I spend some time talking about radon. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and breathing Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer in the USA according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Too many Americans are unknowingly living with this cancer risk in their own homes. High radon can lurk undetected in any home, and the EPA says millions of Americans are breathing invisible radon gas every day and do not know it, as there are no warning alarms or health symptoms. That’s why the U.S. Surgeon General urges that all homes be tested for radon, an invisible odorless gas that can seep into any home, new or old, from surrounding soil, rock and underground geology. When trapped inside, radon builds up and that’s why every home’s air must be tested to determine its radon level. Home radon testing is the first step to help prevent lung cancer, the EPA says. And it’s easy to test a home for radon If you are interested in finding a qualified radon measurement professional to test your home, you wish to purchase a radon test kit, or have questions about a radon measurement device:
Don't forget, homes with high levels of radon gas can be fixed. So in our next segment, I will look at indoor air venting solutions that are proven, practical, and cost-effective to install if high radon levels are found. |
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