Radon
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You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
There are low levels of radon outdoors. Indoors, there can be high levels. Radon can enter homes and buildings through cracks in floors, walls or foundations. Radon can also be in your water, especially well water. Testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels. It is inexpensive and easy. You can buy a test kit at most hardware stores or hire someone to do a test. Radon reduction systems can bring the amount of radon down to a safe level. The cost depends on the size and design of your home.
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Understanding Radon
wellwire.com — “WellWire is a holistic community with articles and advice from naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists and featured guest writers.” View full resource at wellwire.com
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lots of content RT @WellWire Understanding Radon http://bit.ly/ch36VA
EPA Map of Radon Zones | Radon | US EPA
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EPA site shows general radon concentrations across the US. Check your state/area: http://bit.ly/V9teW
A Citizen's Guide to Radon | Radon | US EPA
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@mistisong It's worth $10-$15 to buy home radon test; here's EPA's "Citizen's Guide to Radon" http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/citguide.html
Radon - American Lung Association
lungusa.org — “Learn more about the sources of indoor air pollution and how, together, we can keep our homes healthy.” View full resource at lungusa.org
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RT @alaiowa: Have you tested your home for Radon? click here to learn how you can protect your family! http://t.co/Ogj60fM
National Radon Action Month
disabled-world.com — “National Radon Action Month advising people living in areas of high concentration to have their homes tested” View full resource at disabled-world.com
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Expert Comments on Radon Recommendations
newswise.com — “A recent report by the President's Cancer Panel, which focused on underestimated cancer risks related to environmental contaminants and other harmful exposures, notes that "the cancer risk attributable to residential radon exposure has been clearly demonstrated and must be better addressed."” View full resource at newswise.com
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New Scottish Radon Map Published
medicalnewstoday.com — “Digital mapping techniques have enabled the Health Protection Agency and British Geological Survey to produce a new radon map of Scotland. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Medicine and Technology [part of HCPLive]: radon
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@AllenonBlackSea Many people fail to recognize that radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer http://bit.ly/2PS4o
Radon | Indoor Air | US EPA
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Jan is Radon Action Month. Protect your family & get your home tested. More on radon via EPA http://bit.ly/idrNmA
Radon | Indoor Air | US EPA
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Radon leads to 21,000+ deaths a year. Has your home been tested? Get tips fr/EPA during Natl Radon Action Month: http://snipurl.com/1rz9rn
Different views on threat of radon - latimes.com
latimes.com — “Radon — an odorless, colorless gas that seeps from uranium in the soil — accounts for more than half of the ionizing radiation most people encounter in their lives. When inhaled, this radioactive gas can set the stage for lung cancer .” View full resource at latimes.com
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Different views on threat of radon http://lat.ms/9Tu52f
Harper Government Encourages Canadians To Test Their Homes For Radon
medicalnewstoday.com — “The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and Mr. Steven Blaney, Member of Parliament for L©vis-Bellechasse, announced the first year results of the Government of Canada's Cross-Canada S” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Harper Government Encourages Canadians To Test Their Homes For Radon http://mnt.to/3NpN #lungcancer
Inspection Can Reveal Whether Radon Problem Exists
health.yahoo.net — “FRIDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- Brandon Smith started a radon inspection company of his own when the company for which he made heat-resistant wire closed down after 100 years in business.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Invisible and Odorless, Radon Poses Risks to Lungs
health.yahoo.net — “FRIDAY, March 11 (HealthDay News) -- It may be hard to think of radiation as a present and serious environmental health concern in the United States, much less one with the potential to affect nearly every home in the country.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Invisible and Odorless, Radon Poses Risks to Lungs http://bit.ly/h2UiGF
Radon in residential buildings: A risk factor for lung cancer
physorg.com — “About 1900 deaths from lung cancer per year in Germany are due to radon within residential buildings. This was the conclusion reached in the current edition of Deutsches Ärzteblatt International by Klaus Schmid of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and his coauthors (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010; 107(11): ...” View full resource at physorg.com
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Radon in residential buildings: A risk factor for lung cancer http://tw.physorg.com/189164302
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