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National Radon Action Month Raising Awareness, Reducing Risk, Saving Lives

National Radon Action Month Raising Awareness, Reducing Risk, Saving Lives. What is Radon?. Radon A naturally occurring, radioactive gas released from rock, soil, and water Can accumulate to dangerous levels inside buildings We can’t see, smell, or taste radon

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National Radon Action Month Raising Awareness, Reducing Risk, Saving Lives

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  1. National Radon Action MonthRaising Awareness, Reducing Risk, Saving Lives

  2. What is Radon? Radon • A naturally occurring, radioactive gas released from rock, soil, and water • Can accumulate to dangerous levels inside buildings • We can’t see, smell, or taste radon • Can be a problem in any home, school, or building across the country

  3. What is the problem? • Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers • Radon causes more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths annually in the United States

  4. What is the solution? • Test your home or building for radon • It’s the only way to know if you have a radon problem • You can fix a radon problem • Most homes can be fixed for about the same cost as other common home repairs

  5. For More Information See the National Radon Action Month Web site www.epa.gov/radon/nram Test kits can be picked for $5 from Siouxland District Health Department 1014 Nebraska St. Sioux City, IA 712-279-6119 Or your local hardware store. Together we can save lives from radon-induced lung cancer!

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