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 National Radon Awareness Month informs you about the radon gas threat, and how to eliminate it- National Radon Awareness Month informs you about the radon gas threat, and how to eliminate it
- December 02, 2013
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Most people are unaware of what radon gas really is, and how it can threaten your health. Because so many people are unaware, National Radon Awareness Month was created. It is a dedicated month of informing people about the threats of radon gas.
The EPA designates January as National Radon Awareness Month because radon is responsible for an estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths annually. Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas, and can only be detected with a test. Radon is produced when uranium naturally decays in soils and typically enters building structures through holes and cracks in the foundation.
Take action during National Radon Awareness Month:
Get your home tested: if you have never tested for radon in your ho...
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