| What is radon? Where does radon come from? Radon Kills people? Source: www.epa.gov According to EPA, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and causes about 21000 lung cancer deaths every year in the USA. Radon gas comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon gas can be found all over the US It can get into any type of building, homes, offices, and schools and result in a high indoor radon level. But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time. Testing for radon is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. EPA also recommends testing in schools. Why most doctors and real estate brokers and agents don't talk about radon? They really don't know? Or they just don't want to talk about it. How can you be a doctor and not know about radon? This a radon link for doctors: www.epa.gov This is a radon link for real estate brokers and agents: www.epa.gov You can always buy a radon kit and test your home for under $20. You can find radon testing kits all over the place. Your local hardware store like home depot should carry one. If you don't want to drive around and look for one, you can always order your radon gas testing kit online. Just search "Radon Kit" and you'll see a ton of advertising for it. Usually 1 ... |
