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National Radon Action Month
In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, our Environmental Health Office is here to talk about Radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium found in soil, rocks, and water. It moves through the ground and can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation, walls, or floors.
The biggest health risk associated with radon it its link to lung cancer. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking. Long-term exposure to high radon levels can damage lung tissue, and the risk increases with both the level of radon and how long you're exposed.
Reduce Levels
Questions? Call our Environmental Health office at (203) 630-4226. More information can also be found on the CT Department of Public Health’s Radon Program webpage.
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By meridenhealthtalkIn this episode of Meriden Health Talk, our Environmental Health Office is here to talk about Radon.
Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium found in soil, rocks, and water. It moves through the ground and can seep into homes through cracks in the foundation, walls, or floors.
The biggest health risk associated with radon it its link to lung cancer. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. after smoking. Long-term exposure to high radon levels can damage lung tissue, and the risk increases with both the level of radon and how long you're exposed.
Reduce Levels
Questions? Call our Environmental Health office at (203) 630-4226. More information can also be found on the CT Department of Public Health’s Radon Program webpage.