RADON

You cannot see it, smell it, or taste it, but it could be invading your home right now!

Did You Know?

• Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America.
• Every home should be tested for radon.
• Testing is easy and inexpensive.
• FREE Radon test kits are available from the Greene County Combined Health District.

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.
You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the United States Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

Radon can be found all over the U.S.
Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and can be found in the air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It can get into any type of building - homes, offices, and schools - and build up to high levels. But you and your family are more likely to get your greatest exposure at home. That's where you spend most of your time.

You should test for radon.
Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. Testing is inexpensive and easy - it should only take a few minutes of your time. Millions of Americans have already tested their homes for radon.

You can fix a radon problem.
There are simple ways to fix a radon problem that aren't too costly. Even very high levels can be reduced to acceptable levels. Did You Know? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America. Every home should be tested for radon. Testing is easy and inexpensive.