• Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction: How to Fix Your Home. (cdc.gov)
  • The EPA's Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction has provided a checklist to help guide you when evaluating and comparing contractors and also specific questions to ask. (oregon.gov)
  • It is often the single largest contributor to an individual's background radiation dose, but due to local differences in geology, the level of exposure to radon gas differs from place to place. (wikipedia.org)
  • Radon-associated lung cancer can be prevented by limiting exposure to radon in indoor air. (cdc.gov)
  • People who smoke and are exposed to radon have a 10 times greater risk of developing lung cancer from radon exposure compared with people who do not smoke and are exposed to the same radon levels. (cdc.gov)
  • Many scientists believe that the alpha radiation dose from long-term exposure to elevated levels of radon progeny in air increases your chance of getting lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • The greater your exposure to radon, especially if you smoke cigarettes, the greater your chance of developing lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • However, limited information from children employed as miners in China do not provide evidence of increased susceptibility to the effects of exposure to radon. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon exposure is estimated by measuring radon the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consider levels in the air. (cdc.gov)
  • The survey was a statewide effort to determine the extent of indoor radon exposure in representative California homes and to identify areas of the State where residences may have elevated radon concentrations. (cal-iaq.org)
  • Measurements were carried out for a full year to obtain an accurate estimate of exposure unbiased by short-term fluctuations in radon levels because of weather conditions or changes in ventilation. (cal-iaq.org)
  • It determined 1-14% of homes in this region had long-term radon exposure above the U.S. EPA action level. (cal-iaq.org)
  • The Distribution of Lifetime Cumulative Exposures to Radon for California Residents, Liu KS, Chang YL, Hayward SB, Gadgil AJ and Nero AJ,, Journal of Exposure Analysis and Environmental Epidemiology. (cal-iaq.org)
  • The primary source of exposure to radon is indoor or household air. (orst.edu)
  • Long-term exposure to radon and radon daughters in air increases your chances of getting lung cancer. (orst.edu)
  • This usually occurs within a few days or weeks after exposure to radon. (orst.edu)
  • Cancer due to radon exposure takes several years before effects become apparent (2). (orst.edu)
  • Radon Exposure in Your Home. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Visit this Maryland Department of the Environment page to learn more about radon and radon exposure in your home. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Find out more by going to Test Your Home for Radon Exposure . (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Reducing radon exposure is the first step to reducing health risks. (oregon.gov)
  • Radon measurement aims at determining workers' exposure to radon so the measurement points at the workplace and the number of measurement detectors needed are chosen accordingly. (stuk.fi)
  • In order to obtain a precise estimate about the risk of indoor radon over a wide range of exposure levels, it will be necessary to perform a pooled analysis of different studies. (europa.eu)
  • The principal objective consists in estimating the risk of indoor radon exposure with sufficient precision by means of the case-control method. (europa.eu)
  • Long-term exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer," says Amy Elefson, program specialist for environment and health with The Lung Association, Alberta & NWT, making it the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Public Health Tracking Program (EPHTP) to investigate the merits (opportunity, cost and value) of developing public health indicators associated with residential exposure to naturally occurring radon gas. (cdc.gov)
  • The most common solution to reduce you and your family's exposure to radon is through fan-powered mitigation systems. (rewci.com)
  • How does radon exposure occur? (alberta.ca)
  • What are the health effects of radon exposure? (alberta.ca)
  • Over time, exposure to radon can cause lung cancer. (alberta.ca)
  • footnote 1 People who smoke have an even higher risk of lung cancer from radon exposure than people who don't smoke. (alberta.ca)
  • Radon exposure doesn't cause symptoms. (alberta.ca)
  • Smoking Modifies the Association Between Radon Exposure and Incident Ischemic Stroke: The REGARDS Study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Exposure to radon has been linked to lung cancer and other lung diseases . (bvsalud.org)
  • Although biologically plausible, research of residential radon exposure in relation to stroke risk is scarce. (bvsalud.org)
  • After controlling for potential confounding factors including demographic, lifestyle , clinical variables, and PM2.5, radon exposure was significantly associated with incident ischemic stroke among never- smokers ( hazard ratio, 1.39 [95% CI, 1.01-1.90]) but not ever- smokers . (bvsalud.org)
  • Findings from this study suggest that the association between residential radon exposure and incidence of ischemic stroke varies by smoking status and may be prominent in never- smokers . (bvsalud.org)
  • Radon reduction systems can bring the amount of radon down to a safe level. (medlineplus.gov)
  • this means that one-half of a given amount of radon will decay to radon progeny every 4 days. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is measured in picocuries per liter of air or pCi/L. The average concentration of radon in outdoor air is 0.4 pCi/L. The average radon concentration in the indoor air of America's homes is about 1.3 pCi/L The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established 4 pCi/L as an action level in which one should initiate measures to reduce the amount of radon in a home. (tn.gov)
  • EPA advises that if the radon level detected in a home is between 2 and 4 pCI/L, steps should be taken to reduce it to below 2 pCi/L. EPA has established 4 pCi/L as an action level at which one should initiate measures to mitigate the amount of radon in the home. (tn.gov)
  • For these reasons, there is some concern as to the amount of radon present within homes. (jlab.org)
  • According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, after cigarette smoking, causing 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that radon causes 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. (cdc.gov)
  • The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consider radon to be a human carcinogen. (cdc.gov)
  • The Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Radon Program support the standing of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that every home should be tested in order to know that home's radon level. (tn.gov)
  • Part of our environmental safety program is to follow the guidelines of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for radon testing and remediation. (pgcps.org)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formed the Radon State Data Exchange (RSDX) to better coordinate the collection and aggregation of radon data. (cdc.gov)
  • The results were generally consistent in the sensitivity analysis when using radon measures from state / Environmental Protection Agency residential radon survey . (bvsalud.org)
  • Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, naturally-occurring radioactive gas formed from the breakdown of uranium and thorium. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in rocks and soils. (tn.gov)
  • Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the soil. (tn.gov)
  • Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas in the earth that can enter into lower level rooms of your home, like a basement. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. (npiweb.com)
  • Cancer researchers and clinicians are testing their homes for radon gas this month in an effort to bring awareness to the cancer-causing radioactive gas that could be lurking in the homes of Canadians. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Although smoking remains the primary cause of lung cancer, between 1,000 and 4,000 new Canadian lung cancer cases each year are thought to be due to radon, which is a naturally occurring colourless and odourless radioactive gas that seeps out of the earth's crust as uranium breaks down. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is created as part of the natural radioactive decay chain of uranium. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is a colorless, odorless, naturally-occurring radioactive gas that may cause lung cancer. (ezlandlordforms.com)
  • Radon is a radioactive gas that causes cancer. (alberta.ca)
  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. (epa.ie)
  • Radon is a radioactive gas that emanates from rocks and soils and tends to concentrate in enclosed spaces like underground mines or houses. (bvsalud.org)
  • Add the question to your patient health questionnaires: "Have you tested your home's radon levels in the past two years? (wichita.edu)
  • How can you test your home's radon levels? (alberta.ca)
  • Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas and therefore is not detectable by human senses alone. (wikipedia.org)
  • Radon gas is tasteless, colorless and odorless. (tn.gov)
  • Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive case that arises from the decay of naturally occurring uranium and thorium in soil. (sierrasun.com)
  • Homes with a passive system can be upgraded to an active system with the installation of an in-line fan that can further reduce radon levels. (tn.gov)
  • Some techniques will prevent radon from entering a building, while others reduce radon levels after it has entered. (oregon.gov)
  • Many radon mitigation companies in Oregon reduce radon levels by using a method called sub-slab depressurization (see diagram on left-hand side of page). (oregon.gov)
  • Most mitigation companies follow technical standards/recommendations made by the EPA or the American Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists, Inc. (AARST). (oregon.gov)
  • AARST, the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Fletcher, North Carolina and founded in 1988. (ansi.org)
  • You can either hire a radon tester or purchase a radon test kit from a hardware store and do it yourself. (cdc.gov)
  • Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between breathing high concentrations of radon and incidence of lung cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • Statewide study of residential radon concentrations was carried out by the California Department of Health Services (CDHS) in -89. (cal-iaq.org)
  • Homes with long-term concentrations measured at or above the action level are recommended for radon reduction. (cal-iaq.org)
  • The geometric mean (GM) for long-term radon concentrations in the state was 0.85 pCi/L. (cal-iaq.org)
  • Report by CA Department of Health Services, Indoor Air Quality Section, Berkeley, CA. Survey of Residential Indoor and Outdoor Radon Concentrations in California, Liu K-S, Hayward SB, Girman JR, et al. (cal-iaq.org)
  • A radon mitigation system is designed to reduce radon concentrations in the indoor air of a building. (oregon.gov)
  • The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) supervises the radon concentrations at workplaces. (stuk.fi)
  • in areas where more than 10 per cent of the radon concentrations measured earlier exceeds the value of 300 Bq/m 3 . (stuk.fi)
  • In these locations, the radon concentrations are generally low. (stuk.fi)
  • Radon is a radioactive emission of uranium and is found in high concentrations in many areas of the United States. (rewci.com)
  • This standard of practice specifies procedures and minimum requirements for measuring radon concentrations in single-family residences for determining if radon mitigation is necessary to protect current and future occupants. (ansi.org)
  • This standard of practice specifies procedures and minimum requirements when measuring radon concentrations in shared structures, or portions of shared structures, used for residential, non-residential or mixed use purposes to determine if radon mitigation is necessary to protect current and future occupants. (ansi.org)
  • However, there is no safe level of radon. (tn.gov)
  • You should test your home for the level of radon gas present in the indoor air. (npiweb.com)
  • If tests find a high level of radon, you'll need to reduce it. (alberta.ca)
  • Once the radon is prevented from entering the building, venting can be done to reduce the level of radon. (alberta.ca)
  • Cracks in the foundation or basement of your home may allow increased amounts of radon to move into your home. (orst.edu)
  • Small amounts of radon are sometimes used by hospitals to treat some forms of cancer. (jlab.org)
  • Granite contains uranium and thorium impurities, which constantly give off small amounts of radon gas. (theodoregray.com)
  • To find out more about radon test kits, visit Radon Hotlines and Information Resources or refer to the EPA website on how to use a test kit. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Radon gas released from rocks and soil can move to air, groundwater, and surface water. (cdc.gov)
  • In most cases, radon entering the home through water is a small risk compared with radon entering your home from the soil. (tn.gov)
  • Testing soil prior to building cannot predict what the radon levels will be once a home is completed. (tn.gov)
  • Radon-resistant new construction incorporates techniques to seal soil gas entry points, prevent radon gas intrusion, and vent the radon outdoors. (tn.gov)
  • Radon is the result of the natural decay of uranium in soil, rock and water, and enters the home from below. (npiweb.com)
  • Radon is naturally occurring and formed by the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. (cbc.ca)
  • AARST anticipates that this resource will assist consumers, policy makers, public advocates, soil gas professionals, radon programs, researchers, and other health and housing stakeholders in accomplishing expanded and improved efforts to stop radon in the nation's homes, schools, and other buildings. (aarst.org)
  • a missing one-way flow valve, water trap, or other control device installed in or on the discharge line to prevent outside air from entering the system while allowing water to flow out of the system when a radon mitigation system is designed to draw soil gas from a perimeter drain tile loop that discharges water through a drain line to daylight or to a soak-away. (nachi.org)
  • pipes not supported or not secured in a permanent manner so as to prevent their downward movement to the bottom of suction pits or sump pits, or into the soil beneath an aggregate layer under a slab to prevent blockage of air flow into the bottom of the radon vent pipes. (nachi.org)
  • The prevalence of radon can vary from house to house depending on the differences in home construction, the age of a home and the type of soil it is built on, said Ginger Huber, the Environ-mental Management Department's Tahoe division manager. (sierrasun.com)
  • Radon rises from the soil and into your house where this radioactive carcinogen can be inhaled by occupants. (rewci.com)
  • This standard specifies practices, minimum requirements and, general guidance for reducing soil gas entry into existing homes in order to mitigate occupant exposures to certain hazardous soil gases, including radon gas, chemical vapors and other hazardous gases. (ansi.org)
  • COLORADO - It's National Radon Action Month and radon is something that Coloradans are forced to deal with because of our high levels of it in our soil. (koaa.com)
  • Soil gas infiltration is recognized as the most important source of residential radon. (bvsalud.org)
  • Mitigation techniques include ventilation systems that prevent radon from accumulating to potentially harmful levels inside buildings. (sierrasun.com)
  • In, a focused survey of residential radon levels was carried out in 862 residences of Ventura and northwestern Los Angeles. (cal-iaq.org)
  • Currently, CDHS is conducting a survey of residential radon levels in 1,000 homes in the Sierra Nevada region, with preliminary results expected in early. (cal-iaq.org)
  • A small workgroup of interested states--Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin--met on a monthly basis to discuss their efforts and progress in determining the availability, quality, and compatibility of residential radon test data. (cdc.gov)
  • There are low levels of radon outdoors. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Testing is the only way to know if your home has elevated radon levels. (medlineplus.gov)
  • You can start by testing radon levels in your home and installing a radon reduction system, if needed. (cdc.gov)
  • Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recommends additional actions you can take to reduce high radon levels in your home and protect yourself from an increased risk of lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is normally found at very low levels in outdoor air. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon and radon progeny are normally found at higher levels in indoor air in homes, schools, and office buildings. (cdc.gov)
  • Concrete construction materials or cracks in the basement or foundation of a home may allow higher levels of radon and radon progeny inside the home. (cdc.gov)
  • Elevated levels of radon and radon progeny can be found in areas with elevated levels of uranium or thorium. (cdc.gov)
  • Cigarette smoking greatly increases your chance of developing lung cancer if you are exposed to radon and radon progeny at the same levels as people who do not smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • It is formed as part of · Radon is normally found at very low levels in three radioactive decay chains that begin with uranium outdoor air. (cdc.gov)
  • Radium and then higher levels in indoor air in homes, schools, and radon are formed midway through these decay chains. (cdc.gov)
  • levels of radon and radon progeny inside the home. (cdc.gov)
  • Elevated levels of radon and radon progeny can be atoms with short half-lives into which radon quickly found in areas with elevated levels of uranium or decays. (cdc.gov)
  • radon progeny at the same levels as people who do not smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • In zip codes with few radon results, there is low confidence that the reported average is representative of radon levels in that area. (tn.gov)
  • Persons who smoke and live in a home with elevated radon levels are at a very high risk to develop lung cancer. (tn.gov)
  • If the follow-up test results (or the average of the two tests) also exceed 4 pCi/L, it is recommended that your home should be fixed to reduce the radon levels. (tn.gov)
  • With this information, the Centers for Disease Control is able to better map radon levels in the state and help reduce the cases of radon induced lung cancer. (tn.gov)
  • The statewide survey showed that about 0.8% (approximately 100,000) of California homes are expected to have annual average radon levels exceeding the U.S. EPA action level. (cal-iaq.org)
  • However, background levels of radon in outdoor air are generally quite low, about 0.003 to 2.6 picocuries of radon per liter of air (2). (orst.edu)
  • In indoor locations, such as homes, schools, or office buildings, levels of radon and daughters are generally higher than outdoor levels (2). (orst.edu)
  • In these areas radon levels in outdoor air will generally be higher (2). (orst.edu)
  • If you have high radon levels, there are ways to solve a radon problem. (npiweb.com)
  • Radon is everywhere, but states and county levels can vary. (radon.com)
  • A nationwide survey of radon levels in schools estimates that nearly one in five has at least one schoolroom with a short-term radon level above the action level of 4 pCi/L (picoCuries per liter) - the level at which EPA recommends that schools take action to reduce the level. (pgcps.org)
  • Although the Geological Survey covers only the California side of the Lake Tahoe Basin, earlier this year the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension reported nearly 60 percent of homes in Stateline, Glenbrook and Zephyr Cove have elevated radon levels. (sierrasun.com)
  • The radon levels in all participating houses are rather low. (europa.eu)
  • University of Calgary researcher Aaron Goodarzi is exploring several initiatives to help understand and eradicate radon-induced cancer in Alberta, and brainstormed the idea to have Calgary cancer doctors and researchers test their homes, especially their basements, for radon gas levels. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Goodarzi hopes the preliminary data from this initiative will help secure funding for a larger-scale study to map household radon levels in major Alberta population centres to determine communities most at risk. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Only a small number of homes in Canada test for radon, but a recent Health Canada survey showed that depending on the region, between four and 44 per cent of Canadian homes have levels well above the minimum safe guidelines. (ucalgary.ca)
  • High radon gas levels in the home is a correctable problem, and any homes found to have unacceptably high levels of radon gas can be returned to non-hazardous levels relatively easily," says Goodarzi. (ucalgary.ca)
  • Radon levels vary by location and can accumulate in structures. (cdc.gov)
  • The EcoBlu is a must-have for consumers to properly detect and monitor continually fluctuating radon levels," stated Dallas Jones, Ecosense Vice President. (digitaljournal.com)
  • The Radon Disclosure Form allows Landlords to inform Tenants of the risks associated with radon & disclose any knowledge about elevated radon levels in a rental unit. (ezlandlordforms.com)
  • Landlords in these states must provide Tenants with information about radon, the risks associated with radon, and knowledge about the current levels of radon in the rental property. (ezlandlordforms.com)
  • Studies show that nearly 1 out of 15 homes in Canada has unsafe levels of radon. (alberta.ca)
  • footnote 1 If you live in an area that has large deposits of uranium, you may be more likely to be exposed to high levels of radon. (alberta.ca)
  • Even houses right next to each other can have very different radon levels. (alberta.ca)
  • Unless your home or office is tested for high radon levels, you may not realize that you are being exposed to dangerous levels of radon until you or someone in your family is diagnosed with lung cancer. (alberta.ca)
  • Health Canada recommends that all homes be tested for radon levels. (alberta.ca)
  • Both measure radon levels in the air. (alberta.ca)
  • Radon levels vary daily and from season to season. (alberta.ca)
  • How do you reduce high levels of radon? (alberta.ca)
  • Radon is odorless and tasteless, so testing is the only way to know if you have elevated levels in your home. (koaa.com)
  • As temperatures drop your risk of high radon levels increases because folks tend to close their doors and windows to keep out the cold. (koaa.com)
  • That's where radon levels are highest. (koaa.com)
  • estimated arithmetic mean of radon concentration estimated percentage of dwellings with annual mean levels of radon above 200 Bq/m3 estimated percentage of dwellings with annual mean levels of radon above 400 Bq/m3. (who.int)
  • Radon levels are susceptible to change with modifications to buildings or the renewal of the building stock, or the efficiency of regional or national action programmes. (who.int)
  • Furthermore, as radon levels are strongly linked to local geological characteristics, the ideal scale to assess and compare radon distribution would be the regional one. (who.int)
  • Cornwall has naturally high levels of radon, giving it one of the highest areas of background radiation in the UK. (medscape.com)
  • Winter is the ideal time to test for radon because houses are generally sealed tighter during those months, but initial screening can be done any time of year. (sierrasun.com)
  • Winter months are the best time to test for radon because homes are typically sealed against the cold, resulting in limited ventilation. (ucalgary.ca)
  • The Tennessee Department of Health and the Tennessee Radon Program are unable to verify the validity of the testing protocols or the physical location where the test kit was reported to have been conducted. (tn.gov)
  • Rely on the best - a certified, licensed, and insured radon mitigator in your area. (radon.com)
  • Consider contacting a licensed professional to install a radon reduction system (also called a radon mitigation system) in your home. (cdc.gov)
  • Create an online pledge for your followers to encourage them to take radon action by testing their homes for radon. (wichita.edu)
  • Unlike the gaseous radon itself, radon daughters are solids and stick to surfaces, such as airborne dust particles, which can cause lung cancer if inhaled. (wikipedia.org)
  • The main goal of radon regulation is that no worker in Finland is excessively exposed to radioactive radon gas that may cause lung cancer. (stuk.fi)
  • Without question, if you live in a home with high radon, your lungs are being exposed to DNA-mutating radiation which can cause lung cancer even in people who have never smoked a day in their lives," says Goodarzi, a member of the University of Calgary's Southern Alberta Cancer Research Institute (SACRI). (ucalgary.ca)
  • Since thorium and uranium are two of the most common radioactive elements on Earth, while also having three isotopes with half-lives on the order of several billion years, radon will be present on Earth long into the future despite its short half-life. (wikipedia.org)
  • Radon (Rn) is a noble gas produced by the radioactive decay of radium, found in uranium ores, phosphate rock, and a number of common minerals (1). (orst.edu)
  • This is known from studies of workers exposed to radon in mines, primarily uranium miners, and from tests on laboratory animals (2). (orst.edu)
  • Radon seeps into houses as a result of the decay of radium, thorium or uranium ores underground and varies greatly from location to location. (jlab.org)
  • A study of radon emanation from waste rock at Northern Territory uranium mines / by G. Chesney Mason, Graeme Elliott and Tiang Hong Gan. (who.int)
  • AARST has been creating national radon standards with ANSI approval since the early 2000s. (ansi.org)
  • Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. (tn.gov)
  • Radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year, according to EPA's 2003 Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes (EPA 402-R-03-003). (npiweb.com)
  • According to the EPA, radon gas, also known as "The Silent Killer," is responsible for over 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States every year. (digitaljournal.com)
  • All test results are from do-it-yourself tests done by home owners or tests done by radon measurement professionals. (tn.gov)
  • Resources available through the links below provide more information about radon health risks and means to find test kits or measurement and mitigation professionals. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Do all workplaces have to make a radon measurement? (stuk.fi)
  • Radon measurement is not usually needed at workplaces that are located on the second or upper floors. (stuk.fi)
  • The radon concentration in air at the workplace is determined primarily using an alpha track detector (integrating measurement) that is kept at the workplace for a minimum of two months, preferably three months, between the beginning of September and the end of May. (stuk.fi)
  • If work at the workplace generally takes place outside the measurement period, e.g. in summer, the radon measurement should also be made outside the measurement period. (stuk.fi)
  • After this, if necessary, time-associated variations in the radon concentration can be analyzed by a so-called continuous radon measurement. (stuk.fi)
  • A key point in radon control at workplaces is that a reliable measurement method is used when determining the radon concentration. (stuk.fi)
  • Radon measurements can be ordered from STUK or from a company that uses a measurement method that is approved by STUK. (stuk.fi)
  • Resources for those interested in becoming radon mitigation and radon measurement professionals or renewing their certifications. (radon.com)
  • Limitations - This standard does not address all technical aspects of measurement device technology, quality assurance or techniques to specifically identify radon sources such as radon in water supplies, building materials or relative to the possession and handling of radioactive materials. (ansi.org)
  • This standard is applicable to the wide variety of radon measurement devices used for indoor measurements, primarily in residential environments or buildings not associated with the possession or handling of radioactive materials. (ansi.org)
  • For collection and analysis of radon in water, you should use the services of a qualified radon measurement professional and a lab approved by DPH to analyze radon in water (see below). (ct.gov)
  • EPA recommends installing a system if your radon level is at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of air. (cdc.gov)
  • Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 homes tested for radon through this program tests above 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter)? (tn.gov)
  • finds that an estimated 23,400 people in the Lake Tahoe area live in buildings where radon is likely to equal or exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recommended action level of 4 picocuries per liter, according to a press release from El Dorado County's Department of Environmental Management. (sierrasun.com)
  • For every 10,000 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) of radon in your water, it is estimated that 1 pCi/L is added to the air. (ct.gov)
  • It is generally cheaper to install a radon reduction system during construction than to go back and fix a radon problem later. (tn.gov)
  • The cost will depend on the size and design of your home, and which radon reduction methods are needed. (oregon.gov)
  • Hire a contractor with proper training in radon reduction to help with this work. (alberta.ca)
  • After radon reduction or prevention procedures are done, the home or building should be retested. (alberta.ca)
  • As our product catalog continues to expand and we offer consumers and professionals the most accurate and reliable radon monitoring devices, our mission remains the same to empower consumers to lead a safe and healthy lifestyle free from the life-threatening dangers of radon gas by accurately and quickly delivering detection results and promoting the importance of long-term radon monitoring. (digitaljournal.com)
  • Use a certified or qualified radon mitigation professional. (oregon.gov)
  • The alpha track detector indicates the long-term average radon concentration. (stuk.fi)
  • This is why areas of the country with certain kinds of bedrock also have problems with radon collecting in basements. (theodoregray.com)
  • These may include using fans, blowers, and suction devices to remove radon in the air in crawl spaces, basements, and other areas. (alberta.ca)
  • So far, more than 1,100 people signed up to check out radon detectors from libraries. (cbc.ca)
  • Radon detectors available to check out from Nova Scotia public libraries. (cbc.ca)
  • One of the most highly sought after items at Nova Scotia public libraries are radon detectors. (cbc.ca)
  • Donaldson said more than 1,100 people signed up to take advantage of the digital radon detectors and more than 500 people have borrowed them. (cbc.ca)
  • Some people are a little bit hesitant to spend that $40 not really knowing what the result is going to be, so [detectors at the library are] a great way for people to get a bit of an indicator of whether or not they have radon in their home,' she said. (cbc.ca)
  • Since the program started, the association has heard from people who have had 'alarming readings' on the radon detectors. (cbc.ca)
  • How many radon detectors are needed? (stuk.fi)
  • As different types (open and closed) of radon detectors are used by the radon laboratories of the involved countries, quality control tests in the radon chamber at the university of Gent, as well as side-by-side inter-comparisons in real house conditions were organised at regular intervals. (europa.eu)
  • From the observations made it became clear that, in a pooling on a larger scale, much attention will also have to be paid to the (differences in) response of the different types of radon detectors under epidemiological field conditions. (europa.eu)
  • The company's smart real-time radon detectors utilize a patented detection technology with high accuracy, delivering reliable results in minutes, not days. (digitaljournal.com)
  • Radon progeny is the term given to those radioactive atoms with short half-lives into which radon quickly decays. (cdc.gov)
  • A sample of any one is expected to contain a mixture of these radioactive elements or radionuclides, including radon and radon progeny. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon progeny are solid particles that can be trapped inside the earth or, if in the air when radon decays, can attach to dust and other particles and move with the air. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon progeny that are attached to dust can be removed by air filters. (cdc.gov)
  • How might I be exposed to radon and radon progeny? (cdc.gov)
  • Radon and radon progeny are normally found in surface and groundwater and are expected to be in drinking water from these sources. (cdc.gov)
  • How can radon and radon progeny affect my health? (cdc.gov)
  • When radon or radon progeny undergo radioactive decay, some of the decays expel high-energy alpha particles, which are the main source of health concerns. (cdc.gov)
  • How likely are radon and radon progeny to cause cancer? (cdc.gov)
  • How can radon and radon progeny affect children? (cdc.gov)
  • Radon and radon progeny are normally found at with different radioactive properties. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon and radon progeny are normally found in elements or radionuclides, including radon and surface and groundwater and are expected to be radon progeny. (cdc.gov)
  • When radon or radon progeny undergo radioactive decay, some of the decays expel high-energy alpha particles, · Radon progeny are solid particles that can be which are the main source of health concerns. (cdc.gov)
  • How likely are radon and radon progeny medical testing. (cdc.gov)
  • Some radon progeny can be detected in urine and in lung and bone tissue. (cdc.gov)
  • Regional deposition of unattached radon progeny (polonium-218) in tracheobronchial region. (cdc.gov)
  • Smoking significantly increases the risk of lung cancer from radon. (cdc.gov)
  • It is recognized that radon exposures below 4 pCi/L still contribute to the risk of lung cancer. (cal-iaq.org)
  • However, this risk is almost insignificant compared to your risk of lung cancer from radon in air. (ct.gov)
  • R.E. Williams carries a variety of radon mitigation products. (rewci.com)
  • Its solubility equation is as follows, χ = exp ⁡ ( B / T − A ) , {\displaystyle \chi =\exp(B/T-A),} where χ {\displaystyle \chi } is the molar fraction of radon, T {\displaystyle T} is the absolute temperature, and A {\displaystyle A} and B {\displaystyle B} are solvent constants. (wikipedia.org)
  • The unattached fraction of radon daughters that reached the tracheobronchial region of human airway deposits efficiently in tracheobronchial region because of its high diffusion coefficient. (cdc.gov)
  • Host a live Q&A with one of your healthcare professionals to answer questions about radon. (wichita.edu)
  • So You Have Questions About Radon Mitigation? (radon.com)
  • If you have questions about radon in your house, you can get help from Health Canada by calling 1-855-809-6966. (alberta.ca)
  • For more information on testing your home, visit EPA's Radon website or call the National Radon Hotline at 1-800-SOS-RADON. (cdc.gov)
  • For additional information on radon-resistant new construction read EPA's publication Building Radon Out . (tn.gov)
  • The main isotope of health concern is radon-222 ( 222 Rn). (cdc.gov)
  • The main trapped inside the earth or, if in the air when radon isotope of health concern is radon-222 (222Rn). (cdc.gov)
  • Radon's most stable isotope , radon-222, has a half-life of about 3.8 days. (jlab.org)
  • Contact your state radon office for specific information and resources in your area for testing and for a list of qualified radon testers. (cdc.gov)
  • Contact your state radon office for a list of qualified contractors in your area and for information on how to fix radon problems yourself. (cdc.gov)
  • The purpose of the Report Card is to facilitate evaluation and rating of state radon policies and risk according to objective criteria and publicize the results. (aarst.org)
  • When cooled to its solid state, radon glows yellow. (jlab.org)
  • There are several ways to reduce or remove radon from a home. (tn.gov)
  • How to measure radon concentration at workplace? (stuk.fi)
  • While no other states require radon disclosures at this time, some municipalities do require Landlords to provide Tenants with a radon disclosure. (ezlandlordforms.com)
  • San Jose, CA - August 16, 2022 - Ecosense®, the premier radon detection technology company, announces the release of the EcoBlu™, the only digital radon detector with fast, accurate, and real-time results on an LED display suitable for both short and long-term monitoring. (digitaljournal.com)
  • As qualified testing company, NPI knows the proper conditions, test devices and guidelines for obtaining reliable radon test results. (npiweb.com)
  • Consider radon-resistant new construction . (tn.gov)
  • Health Canada recommends that you use a contractor certified by the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP). (alberta.ca)
  • As radon gas breaks down, it emits high-energy alpha particles. (tn.gov)
  • These results confirmed the magnitude of high radon homes found in earlier limited studies and another statewide radon survey by CDHS and U.S.EPA using short-term monitors. (cal-iaq.org)
  • Code 05.02.07.04) incorporate the 2015 International Residential Code, including the radon resistant new construction standard of IRC Appendix F, applicable to Zone 1 (high radon potential) counties. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Homeowners with high radon readings can take various steps, such as using certain ventilation techniques and sealing cracks in the foundation, floors and around pipes and drains. (cbc.ca)
  • This standard specifies practices, minimum requirements and general guidance for mitigation of radon in existing multifamily buildings, including both low-rise and high-rise multifamily buildings. (ansi.org)
  • The EPA has a remit to raise awareness about radon in high risk areas and to encourage homeowners to test and, where necessary, remediate their homes. (epa.ie)
  • The Government's National Radon Control Strategy endorses the continuation of awareness campaigns in high risk areas. (epa.ie)
  • The EPA estimates that over 20,000 deaths each year are radon related making it the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths. (rewci.com)
  • Radon causes about 4,000 lung cancer deaths each year in Canada. (alberta.ca)
  • It is possible to test for radon in buildings, and to use techniques such as sub-slab depressurization for mitigation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Always test again after fin-ishing to make sure you've fixed your radon problem. (cdc.gov)
  • Click on the map to view radon test results across Tennessee. (tn.gov)
  • How can I test for radon in my home? (tn.gov)
  • Test your home for radon. (tn.gov)
  • If the results of your radon test exceeded 4 pCi/L, TDEC and EPA recommend that a follow-up test be conducted. (tn.gov)
  • When you test your home or school for radon, it helps to provide valuable information to the state to identify specific areas where radon may be more likely to occur. (tn.gov)
  • Unless you test with a radon test kit, you can't tell whether your home has radon, because radon is a gas that has no smell, no color, and can't be seen. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • The Maryland Department of Health & Maryland Department of the Environment are partnering to bring $3 Radon Test Kits to you. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Go to Maryland Department of Health $3 Discounted Radon Test Kit Offer to order your kit today! (howardcountymd.gov)
  • The EPA urges every homeowner to test for radon or if you are buying or selling a home. (npiweb.com)
  • We are very pleased that radon is becoming more of a topic people are aware of, that people know that they have to test their homes in order to keep their families safe,' Donaldson said. (cbc.ca)
  • One of the most widely-used radon test kits in the world, renowned for its ease-of-use and accurate results. (radon.com)
  • Air Chek Radon Test Kits are the most widely used in the world! (radon.com)
  • Find out how to test your home for radon. (pgcps.org)
  • Goodarzi currently has more than 40 cancer researchers and physicians signed up to pick up their radon test kits this week. (ucalgary.ca)
  • You can buy radon test kits on the Internet or from home improvement stores. (alberta.ca)
  • Some Colorado counties still have free radon test kits available, while the state health department is offering a link to discounted radon test kits on its website. (koaa.com)
  • For children, radon and second-hand smoke are the biggest risks for developing lung cancer later in life. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Man-made mineral fibres and radon / this publication represents the views and expert opinions of an IARC Working Group on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks of Humans, which met in Lyon, 16-23 June 1987. (who.int)
  • While radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, it is the number one cause among non-smokers, according to EPA policy-oriented estimates. (wikipedia.org)
  • Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Radon is the leading environmental cause of any cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon gas has been identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer, second only to cigarette smoking. (tn.gov)
  • Every home in Tennessee should be tested especially when you consider the fact that radon related lung cancer kills approximately 21,000 people each year. (tn.gov)
  • When installed properly, the basic radon-resistant new construction techniques greatly reduce the lung cancer risk that may occur from radon in the home. (tn.gov)
  • 3. Questions and Answers about Radon and Cancer, National Cancer Institute. (orst.edu)
  • Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • The longer you and your family are exposed to radon, the greater risk you have of developing lung cancer. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • The U.S. Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. (npiweb.com)
  • Donaldson said radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in Nova Scotia and the leading cause of lung cancer in Nova Scotia for non-smokers. (cbc.ca)
  • She said 120 cases of lung cancer in Nova Scotia last year were attributed to radon gas. (cbc.ca)
  • Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. (cdc.gov)
  • In the radon health study organised in Brittany-Vendée by CEA/IPSN, in close collaboration with the University of Brest and INSERM, 270 lung cancer cases matched each with 2 controls have been registrated. (europa.eu)
  • Homeowners and tenants deserve to have health security and a living environment free from cancer-causing radon at an affordable price point," stated Insoo Park, CEO of Ecosense. (digitaljournal.com)
  • AARST does work in Washington, D.C. on public policy, steadily gaining agreement there that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. (ansi.org)
  • In Ireland, radon is the second cause of lung cancer (after smoking) and is linked to up to 250 cases per year. (epa.ie)
  • Radon is an invisible gas that seeps into homes and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and southern Colorado has even higher radon potential because of the amount of granite in the soils. (koaa.com)
  • Indoor radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • The employer is responsible for radon measurements at the workplace, even if the workplace operates in rented premises. (stuk.fi)
  • In all of the studies it is impossible to perform radon measurements in some of the former residences. (europa.eu)
  • It is important to stress that the radon measurements were not made with a standardized protocol in all countries. (who.int)
  • Statewide Radon Policies: AARST staff compilation. (aarst.org)
  • The Radon Program also maintains a list of nationally certified mitigation professionals who can reduce radon in water (see below). (ct.gov)
  • What about Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC)? (oregon.gov)
  • Radon can enter homes and buildings through cracks in floors, walls, or foundations. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Radon can get into homes and buildings through small cracks or holes and build up in the air. (cdc.gov)
  • Many houses and buildings have been constructed right on top of radon emitting rocks. (orst.edu)
  • Although the county has approved radon testing for some of its buildings, Huber noted that radon poses the most risk in structures where people spend most of their time. (sierrasun.com)
  • Radon is found in new and old buildings. (alberta.ca)
  • The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) operates a statewide indoor Radon Program as part of the Office of Sustainable Practices. (tn.gov)
  • Radon itself is the immediate decay product of radium. (wikipedia.org)
  • Radon was discovered by Friedrich Ernst Dorn, a German chemist, in 1900 while studying radium 's decay chain. (jlab.org)
  • Today, radon is still primarily obtained through the decay of radium. (jlab.org)