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Thank you to all our entrants. Your creativity and dedication are already helping save lives by educating the public about the dangers of radon. As of October 2008, your videos have already received more than 12,000 views collectively, bravo.
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National Radon Action Month
EPA has designated January as National Radon Action Month, a time when state radon programs and other partners conduct special radon outreach activities and events across the country. The aim of National Radon Action Month is to increase the public's awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction practices. Learn more about EPA's national effort to take action against radon.
Living Healthy and Green Starts by Kicking Radon Out
Do you want to help your community step out on the green side of living and building healthier? EPA has developed a new media campaign, Living Healthy & Green (Green Sox), to educate Americans about the ease of testing for radon and building new homes radon-resistant. These unique public service announcements (PSAs) help remind Americans that a big part of "living green" starts in their home with breathing cleaner, healthier indoor air.
Contact media outlets in your area and ask them to use the Living Healthy & Green TV, radio and print ads during January, National Radon Action Month, and in the months to follow. Every Living Healthy & Green (Green Sox) campaign element can be viewed, heard and ordered free on line at www.epapsa.com
Radon: The Health Hazard with a Simple Solution
Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family's health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually. Learn how you can protect your family Test Your Home for Radon - It's Easy and Inexpensive Fix your home if you have a radon level of 4 pCi/L or more.
The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend that all homes be tested. You can test your home yourself or hire a professional. Fix your home if you have a radon level of 4 pCi/L or more. Radon test kits are available from the National Safety Council
Exposure to Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike
Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. The untimely deaths of Peter Jennings and Dana Reeve have raised public awareness about lung cancer, especially among people who have never smoked. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer. From the time of diagnosis, between 11 and 15 percent of those afflicted will live beyond five years, depending upon demographic factors. In many cases lung cancer can be prevented; this is especially true for radon. Learn more about radon health risks