WPSU’s Health Minute is a collaboration with Penn State’s College of Nursing.
January is Radon Action Month. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can seep into homes and other buildings via cracks in concrete, floors, or siding.
Radon is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rocks and water. Exposure to radon can cause lung damage and cancer. The best way to know if there is radon in your home or building is to have it tested by a professional in your area. In addition, you can purchase a do-it-yourself radon detection kit at a local hardware store.
No level of radon is safe, so testing is important.
For more information, visit the National Safety Council at nsc.org.
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