Here we are, January again! To start the New Year off on the right foot, please consider having your home tested for Radon. Radon is a tasteless, colorless, and odorless gas that is radioactive. Radon decay byproducts emit radiation for 3-4 days as they decay further. If these particles have been inhaled, lung tissue is exposed to radiation during the decay process. This exposure may alter cell reproduction rates, causing cancer.
Look for special offers on Radon testing kits from your local health department. Listen for public service announcements on local radio and television stations, which may include special offers for Radon testing. To learn more about Radon and the health effects of exposure, click on the links below.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
University of Kansas
U.S.G.S.
Test, Fix, Save a Life - the life you save may be your own.
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