About Radon - Ohio Department of Health
Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers. Your risk for lung cancer increases with higher levels of radon and longer periods of exposure.
See Your Risk: Updated Radon Levels by Zip Code - Radon.org
Check radon levels by zip code in your area with our updated database. Learn how to safeguard your home from radon exposure by seeing radon levels by zip code.
Radon Maps for ZIP Code Areas in Ohio Counties - Ohio …
This document shows a map of geometric mean indoor radon concentrations (picocuries of radon per liter of air) for ZIP codes in each of Ohio's 88 counties. The maps are ordered alphabetically by county name.
Radon: How It Can Affect Your Health - WebMD
Aug 7, 2024 · Radon is a radioactive gas you can't see, feel, taste, or smell. It forms naturally when uranium — a heavy metal found in the ground and most rocks on the planet — decays, turning into another...
6 Myths About Radon and Lung Cancer
Mar 18, 2024 · The EPA estimates that radon exposure increases lung cancer risk eight to nine times in smokers compared with nonsmokers. Major scientific organizations believe that radon contributes to approximately 12% of lung cancers annually in the United States.
Radon and Your Health | Radon | CDC - Centers for Disease …
Feb 16, 2024 · Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings, and build up in the air. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
How To Install Radon Mitigation - This Old House
A typical radon mitigation system uses a fan-powered suction method to draw radon from beneath the home and vent it safely outside. This approach, known as Active Soil Depressurization (ASD), is the most common and effective method for reducing indoor radon levels.
What is EPA's Action Level for Radon and What Does it Mean?
Jun 24, 2024 · The EPA recommends homes be fixed if the radon level is 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter) or more. Because there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, the EPA also recommends that Americans consider fixing their home …
Radon Poisoning: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More - Healthline
Apr 13, 2023 · Radon is part of the environment and generally isn’t harmful. But long-term exposure to high levels of radon can put you at risk of developing lung cancer, especially if you smoke.
Radon Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Jan 26, 2024 · Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. It is estimated to cause around 21,000 deaths annually, and the World Health Organization estimates that 3 to 15% of all lung cancer worldwide is due to radon toxicity. [1] Radon is tasteless, odorless, and colorless, with no warning signs of exposure.