|Radon levels can vary greatly from one house |
to the next, experts say.
People know about the risks of tobacco smoke when it comes to lung cancer, but radon doesn’t get nearly as much publicity and public awareness, experts warn.
And this, even though radon exposure is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
What is radon?
Radon occurs naturally in the soil and it can enter homes through cracks and openings in the foundation and the house itself. With so many homes being more energy efficient and airtight, it can build up indoors to dangerous levels.
In fact, the risk of dying of lung cancer because of radon in your home is one out of 50, the experts say.
In some regions, radon may be more prevalent than in other areas, and lung cancer rates often reflect that.
Testing for radon
Radon testing is recommended for every home – and it is very easy and inexpensive. Radon levels can vary greatly from one house to the next, so a neighbor’s results do not reflect one’s own risks.
Testing for radon takes about three months to get a good average, and health officials recommend retesting every two years since radon levels depends on the soil conditions and the pressure in the home and can fluctuate a lot over time.
Home renovation projects can change the pressure in a home as well, so radon testing should be done after the work is completed.
Source: WSIL3 ABC News
Radon and other indoor air hazards
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