The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are concerned about the increased risk of developing lung cancer faced by persons exposed to above-average levels of radon in their homes. The purpose of this pamphlet is to help readers to understand the radon problem and decide if they need to take action to reduce radon levels in their homes. Topics discussed include: (1) what radon is; (2) why radon is a problem; (3) how radon gets into a home; (4) how to detect radon; (5) evaluating radon risk; (6) how to take action; and (7) how to reduce radon risk. (CW)
- Authorizing Institution
- ['Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.', 'Centers for Disease Control (DHHS/PHS), Atlanta, GA.']
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- Guides - General
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- What is radon 4
- In outdoor air radon is diluted to such low concentrations that it is usuallt nothing to worry about. 4
- How does radon affect me 4
- How certain are scientists of the risks 5
- When did radon become a problem 6
- How does radon get into a home 7
- Radon also can enter water within pmate wells and be 7
- How can I get a radon detector 9
- How should radon detectors be used 9
- How quickly should I take action 14
- If your results are about 0.02 to about 0.1 N. or about 14
- Are there other factors I should consider 15
- Sources of Information 17
- Florida-4 17
- Idaho-10 17
- Illinois-5 17
- Ohio-5 17
- Texas-6 17
