An Introduction To Radon

An Introduction to Radon A Public Works Presentation Prepared and offered by the Information used in this presentation was taken from U.S. EPA documents and publications

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An Introduction to Radon ,[object Object],Radon has been classified as a Class A carcinogen Radon causes about 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States

An Introduction to Radon ,[object Object],Radon can be present in the air in our homes. When we breathe, Radon can enter our lungs and damage our DNA causing cancer

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An Introduction to Radon ,[object Object],Use a test kit to determine the radon level in your home. These can be purchased at a local hardware store. First, check to see the zone in which your home is located

An Introduction to Radon ,[object Object],The EPA, the Surgeon General, the Centers for Disease Control and other health organizations recommend levels under 4.0 pCi/L

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An Introduction to Radon ,[object Object],National Safety Council – coupons for test kits www.nsc.org/EHC/indoor/coupon.htm National Environmental Health Association www.neha.org U.S. EPA – many resources www.epa.gov/radon/

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