Radon
is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America; testing radon levels in homes and buildings can
help prevent unnecessary exposure.
You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it
could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading
cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of
about 20,000 Americans each year.
To help educate the public
on the dangers of radon gas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has
designated January as National Radon Action Month. The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon
General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes,
schools and other buildings for radon.
Exposure to radon
is a preventable health risk, and testing radon levels in homes and buildings
can help prevent unnecessary exposure. If a high radon level is detected in
your home, you can take steps to fix the problem to protect yourself and your
family.
Visit the EPA’s
radon Web site atwww.epa.gov/radon/nram/public.htmlfor more detailed
information.