Radon: Protect Yourself and Your Family From Radon

• 2021

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This video raises awareness about radon, an odorless and tasteless gas that can be present in homes, with statistics showing high levels in 1 in 15 households. Radon is identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.. It encourages viewers to test their homes for radon using a test kit and provides information on contacting state radon offices for testing and assistance in reducing radon levels if necessary.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Air Pollutants; Air Pollutants, Radioactive; Environmental Exposure; Radon; Home Environment

Institutions: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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