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Alternative Title:
Policies and practices for cancer prevention reducing household radon
Corporate Authors:
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.). Division of Cancer Prevention and Control. ;
Description:
RADON is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment and can cause cancer. Unlike better-known home hazards like asbestos and lead-based paint, many people are unaware of the danger of household radon exposure. Every year, radon is estimated to cause about 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that 1 of 15 homes in the United States (as many as 1 of 3 homes in some states)—about 7 million homes—have high radon levels. householdradon.pdf
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Air Pollution, Indoor
Air Pollution, Radioactive
Carcinogens, Environmental
Housing
Radon/toxicity

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Pamphlet (or booklet) ;
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Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
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