Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive
gas.
You can't see radon. And you can't smell
it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon
is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's
because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung
cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is
the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States
today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke
and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer
is especially high.
Radon can be found all over the U.S.
Radon comes from the natural (radioactive)
breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the
air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It can
get into any type of building - homes, offices, and schools
- and build up to high levels. But you and your family are most
likely to get your greatest exposure at home. That's where you
spend most of your time.
You should test for radon.
Testing is the only way to know if you
and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon
General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for
radon. EPA also recommends testing in schools. Testing is inexpensive
and easy - it should only take a few minutes of your time. Millions
of Americans have already tested their homes for radon.
You can fix a radon problem.
There are simple ways to fix a radon
problem that aren't too costly. Even very high levels can be
reduced to acceptable levels.
For More Information On Radon:
EPA Radon Information Page
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