October 15-21 is Federal Radon Action Week according to The
Surgeon General. Health agencies throughout the United States
have joined forces to promote awareness of the leading cause of
lung cancer for non-smokers. The American Lung Association,
Centers for Disease Control, and National Cancer Institute all
agree that radon is a National health problem and encourage
radon testing during the October awareness drive. Radon is a
naturally-occurring, invisible and odorless radioactive gas. One
in 15 American homes contains high levels of radon. Millions of
Americans are unknowingly exposed to this dangerous gas. Radon
gas is not isolated to certain geographical areas or home types.
Radon problems have been detected in homes in every county of
the U.S. It caused more American fatalities last year than
carbon monoxide, fires, and handguns combined! If a home hasn't
been tested for radon in the past two years, EPA and the Surgeon
General urge you to take action. Contact your state radon office
for information on loc