Why is Radon levels in peoples homes an area of concern? Where is it a concern????

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Why is Radon levels in peoples homes an area of concern? Where is it a concern????

2006-12-10 14:48:02 · 4 answers · asked by Kayla K 1 in Environment

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It's a concern everywhere. The EPA has a ton of readable information on Radon and where it can be found. It's a radioactive gas which means it has the ability to destroy cells and is cancerous.

2006-12-10 14:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by Phantom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Read the USEPA Citizens Guide to Radon. The link is given at the reference.

2006-12-10 22:53:39 · answer #2 · answered by Peter Boiter Woods 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Radon can cause lung cancer & is more of a concern in places with a lot of ground water.

2006-12-10 22:59:00 · answer #3 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/

It causes cancer and is a high risk in some parts of the U.S.

2006-12-10 22:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by danika1066 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋