Is there radon in your home? What to know about the odorless gas that can lead to lung cancer
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Radon lurking in your home can have a devastating effect on your health. January is Radon Action Month, and experts are trying to save lives by raising awareness about the gas.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that is naturally released from rocks, soil and water. And it's the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers, according to the American Lung Association — yet, many people are not fully aware of its dangers.
Radon causes an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
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