jueves, 14 de agosto de 2014

CDC - Radiation and Your Health: Radon in the Home

CDC - Radiation and Your Health: Radon in the Home



Radon in the Home

Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas. It is also the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Surgeon General’s office estimate radon is responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year. Since it is difficult to identify any immediate symptoms related to radon exposure, it may take years before health problems appear. So, whether in the workplace, in homes, or in schools, understanding radon is important. This includes learning how radon gets into buildings, its health effects, and ways to reduce its levels.
Having your home tested is the only effective way to determine whether you or your family is at risk of radon exposure. Steps you can take to reduce radon levels include
  • Purchasing a radon test kit
  • Testing your home or office
  • Sending the kit to appropriate sources to determine radon levels
  • Fixing your home if radon levels are high








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