Radon

 

Studies Find Direct Evidence Linking Radon in Homes to Lung Cancer - Two studies show definitive evidence of an association between residential radon exposure and lung cancer.  Two studies, a North American study and a European study, both combined data from several previous residential studies.  These two studies go a step beyond earlier findings.  They confirm the radon health risks predicted by occupational studies of underground miner’s who breathed radon for a period of years.  Early in the debate about radon-related risks, some researchers questioned whether occupational studies could be used to calculate risks from exposure to radon in the home environment.  “These findings effectively end any doubts about the risks to Americans of having radon in their homes,” said Tom Kelly, Director of EPA’s Indoor Environments Division.  “We know that radon is a carcinogen.  This research confirms that breathing low levels of radon can lead to lung cancer.”

· Read the University of Iowa press release about the North American study at www.uihealthcare.com/news/news/2005/03/21radon.html

· Abstract of the pooling of North American Residential Radon studies (PDF) (2 pp, 22KB, About PDF).

Abstract of the pooling of the European Residential Radon studies (PDF) (1 page, 21KB, About PDF).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AT Reliant Home Inspection our inspector has been trained as a HAZMAT Technician and was trained in radiation identification and mitigation in Mercury Nevada the testing site for the nuclear weapons program. We will take the time to ensure our clients understand  the risk and the mitigation process if mitigation should be required.

 

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The U.S. Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, Issues National Health Advisory on Radon

The Surgeon General of the United States issued a Health Advisory in 2005 warning Americans about the health risk from exposure to radon in indoor air.  The Nation’s Chief Physician urged Americans to test their homes to find out how much radon they might be breathing.  Dr. Carmona also stressed the need to remedy the problem as soon as possible when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or more.  Dr. Carmona noted that more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer each year. 

· Read the Surgeon General's News Release

· Visit the Environmental Protection Agency site for more on Radon at http://www.epa.gov/radon