Protect Your Family from Radon

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Radon is a gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste — but it can be dangerous. It’s the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S.

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Radon is in the ground naturally. But sometimes it gets into homes through cracks in the floors or walls.

1 out of 15 homes have high radon levels

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Radon and Smoking: A Dangerous Combination

If you live in a home with high radon levels, smoking raises your risk of lung cancer by 10 times.

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Take the First Step

There’s good news — you can protect your family by testing your home for radon.

Learn more by calling the National Radon Hotline:
1-800-SOS-RADON

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Page last reviewed: December 24, 2019
Content source: National Center for Environmental Health