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 November Is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Radon Causes Over 21,000 Lung Cancer Deaths Annually- November Is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month - Radon Causes Over 21,000 Lung Cancer Deaths Annually
- November 28, 2011
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Radon gas causes over 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually in the U.S. During National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Lung Association encourages Americans to test for this potentially deadly radioactive gas.
According to the World Health Organization's mortality statistics for 2010, and startling statistic about an in-home health hazard became apparent. According to the EPA, radon gas caused over 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually in the U.S. In perspective to other health issues, radon gas caused more deaths in 2010 than drunk driving, house fires, and carbon monoxide poisoning.
The American Lung Association is urging the U.S. media to assist in creating awareness of this silent killer during No...
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