Hello and welcome back to my blog guys and gals. As you may or may not know, I’m in sort of a campaign to bring more awareness to the issue of Radon and all the health risks it represents to the average – and often unsuspecting – household. The Radon matter became a focal point…
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Nowadays we know and understand how radioactivity affects our life both in positive and negative ways. On the positive side, it is used by archaeologists and paleontologists to determine the age of their discoveries such as fossils, mummies, and relics of ancient civilizations.It is also used in medicine to diagnose and treat certain diseases. On…
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If you’ve ever had an asthma attack (or being with a loved one during theirs), you know it is one of the terrifying experiences a human being can go through. Just the psychological impact of being unable to draw breath because of something that is going on inside your body with nothing you can do…
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Since a close family member discovered the presence of high radon concentrations in his home, I’ve been more proactive in trying to spread awareness about the subject of radon and the tools people have to prevent its consequences. And even though I’m happy to say that I’ve seen an increase of widespread knowledge and more…
DetailsA Look Into The Current Perception of This Household Hazard Since a close family member discovered the presence of high radon concentrations in his home, I’ve been more proactive in trying to spread awareness about the subject of radon and the tools people have to prevent its consequences. And even though I’m happy to say…
DetailsAre Radon Mitigation Systems Effective If your home has high levels of radon gas, your family is at risk of getting various respiratory diseases as well as lung cancer. According to EPA, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the country. Ensuring the house is free of the gas, or has…
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month. During the observance, it is the agency’s goal for people throughout the country to recognize that radon is a health hazard with a simple solution. Radon is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless gas, that can seep into your home through the foundation…
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the U.S. That’s according to the Environmental Protection Agency, who estimates that it causes 21,000 deaths per year. The EPA recommends testing your home every two years. In winter the home is more likely to have ideal testing conditions with windows and doors…
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This January, more than 30 county health departments in Ohio will be launching a joint public health campaign. The goal is to urge Ohioans to test for radon in their homes with a free test kit. The campaign hopes to help residents “see” radon which is an invisible gas. Radon is odorless, colorless, and tasteless. …
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We know that radioactive radon in our homes can be dangerous, and even deadly. We’ve made strides in the detection and mitigation processes of dealing with the radon, and continue to do so every day. We think that we’ve got our minds wrapped around the whole radon ordeal, but do we really? How much do…
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