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Radon and Children

[siteorigin_widget class=”thinkup_builder_headingharest”][/siteorigin_widget] Radon gas, a relatively common natural indoor air pollutant, is a radioactive decay product of uranium. It is widespread in the United States: on average, 1 of every 15 homes have radon levels that are higher than the recommended action levels. Radon and its decay products increase the risk of lung cancer. Residential […]

Nina LiddyFebruary 21, 2020radon, radon and cancer, radon and children, radon awareness, radon educationchildren, health risks, radon, radon awareness, radon education

Radon and Pets

The main route of exposure to radon and its progeny is inhalation. When breathing in radon, radioactive particles from radon gas can get trapped in the lungs. Over time, these radioactive particles increase the risk of lung cancer in both humans and animals. It may take years before health problems appear. [siteorigin_widget class=”thinkup_builder_headingharest”][/siteorigin_widget] Pets are […]

Nina LiddyFebruary 18, 2020pets, radon, radon and cancer, radon and pets, radon awareness, radon educationradon awareness, radon education, radon testing