Radon Awareness Week 2024
EH Nexus Webinar
Plan, Test, Mitigate: National and Local-level Efforts to Reduce Radon Risks in U.S. Communities
Save the date for a Radon Awareness Week webinar on January 22, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Join us to learn about federal, state, and local initiatives to reduce radon in multi-family housing and communities with lower access to resources. Information about how to join the webinar will be available on the Environmental Health Nexus website. Register here to attend the free webinar.
The scene is your house and your community. The bad guy is radon, an invisible, silent home-invader. You are the main character. Your family, friends, and community members are in supporting roles. Your state radon control officer, radon mitigation (reduction) contractor, and healthcare providers may be woven into your story as heroes. Your story can be short and sweet with a happy ending if you test and, if needed, reduce radon levels in your home. You can also be the hero in someone else’s story by raising awareness about radon.
January 22-26 is Radon Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “What’s Your Radon Story?” Each day of the week features facts about radon with related graphics, social media messages, and highlighted radon story:
EH Nexus Podcast
Senior health physicist Adela Salame-Alfie, PhD discusses radon, the risk it poses, and why it is a communication challenge. Listen to the podcast.
- Monday: Who is affected by radon?
- Tuesday: What are the health effects of radon?
- Wednesday: Where are people exposed to radon?
- Thursday: When should I install a radon reduction system?
- Friday: Why should I raise awareness about radon?
To learn more, sign up for the Environmental Health Nexus newsletter, follow @CDCEnvironment on X (Twitter), and visit CDC’s Radon website.
Social Media Toolkit
These resources for Radon Awareness Week 2024 can be downloaded or printed. Click an image to download it. The samples can be used for X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram posts. Each theme day features social media messages and graphics.
Keep in mind that URLs do not become active links when used on Instagram. To direct Instagram users to an external website, add the link to your bio and let your followers know to click the link in your bio for more information.
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Raising awareness about radon risks and how people can protect themselves can save lives. For #RadonAwarenessWeek, learn the facts about radon and spread the word: https://bit.ly/3gCHH2x (187 char)
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Facebook/Instagram:
Anyone can get lung cancer from breathing in high levels of radon over time. Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that can build up in homes and buildings putting people at risk. This #RadonAwarenessWeek learn how to protect yourself: https://bit.ly/3wIlDZK (269 char)
X (Twitter):
Anyone can get lung cancer from breathing in high levels of radon over time. Radon is a gas that can build up in homes and buildings putting people at risk. This #RadonAwarenessWeek learn how to protect yourself: https://bit.ly/3wIlDZK (235 char)
Singing has always been a big part of Jackie’s life. But without knowing it, Jackie was exposed to #radon for years and got lung cancer. Today, she continues using her voice to sing and raise awareness about radon and lung cancer. https://bit.ly/3epBfd9 #RadonAwarenessWeek (273 char)
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Facebook/Instagram:
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths after cigarette smoke. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. every year. Radon is a natural gas in outdoor air that can build up inside your home. Take action to reduce radon levels and talk to your doctor about any concerns. #RadonAwarenessWeek https://bit.ly/2S9itPT (400 char)
X (Twitter):
Radon is a radioactive gas that can build up inside your home. @EPA estimates that radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year. Take action to reduce radon levels and talk to your doctor about any concerns. https://bit.ly/2S9itPT #RadonAwarenessWeek (274 char)
#DYK? Anyone can develop lung cancer from long-term exposure to high radon levels. Read the story of Lindi Campbell, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and later discovered high #radon levels in her home. https://bit.ly/3GxL0Uk #RadonAwarenessWeek (248 char)
Doctors: Ask your patients about home radon levels and talk to them about how radon affects lung cancer. Visit the CDC’s website for more #radon information for healthcare providers: https://bit.ly/3UaVWMO #RadonAwarenessWeek (226 char)
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Facebook/Instagram:
All outdoor and indoor air has some radon in it. Radon can build up in the air in any home or building whether it has a basement, is sealed or drafty, or is new or old. It is a risk anywhere in the country. There is no known safe level of radon, and you should always aim to have the lowest level. https://bit.ly/3OTwdHr #RadonAwarenessWeek (330 char)
X (Twitter):
Radon can build up in any home or building whether it has a basement, is sealed or drafty, or is new or old. High radon levels can cause lung cancer. There is no known safe level of radon. Always aim to have the lowest level. https://bit.ly/3TVwgnT #RadonAwarenessWeek (269 char)
Tracking programs across the U.S. use #radon data to inform public health planning, leading to healthier communities! Visit the @CDC_EPHTracking website to explore radon data and learn how the data can help improve health outcomes: https://bit.ly/3CIwXKp #RadonAwarenessWeek (274)
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Facebook/Instagram:
For #RadonAwarenessWeek test your home to find out if you should install a radon reduction system to protect your household from lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends installing a radon reduction system for levels higher than 4pCi/L. Contact your state radon office to find a radon reduction professional. https://bit.ly/3HBcYOX (333 char)
X (Twitter):
For #RadonAwarenessWeek test your home to find out if you should install a #radon reduction system to protect your household from lung cancer. @EPA recommends installing a radon reduction system for levels 4pCi/L or higher. https://bit.ly/3HBcYOX (246 char)
Carol tested her home for #radon after home renovations. She was surprised—her home’s radon level was high! With the help of a professional, Carol took steps to prevent radon from entering her home. Read Carol’s story: https://bit.ly/3XoQV4N #RadonAwarenessWeek (262 char)
#Radon is invisible and odorless. Testing your home is the only way to know if you’re being exposed to high levels of radon. Learn about Lauren’s experience testing her home and installing a radon reduction system: https://bit.ly/3Rvzyhm #RadonAwarenessWeek (258 char)
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Lung cancer deaths from radon exposure are preventable if more people take action to reduce radon levels in homes, building, and schools. Raising awareness about radon saves lives. Spread the word for #RadonAwarenessWeek https://bit.ly/3Viw5mr (317 char)
X (Twitter):
Lung cancer deaths from radon exposure are preventable if more people take action to reduce radon levels in homes, building, and schools. Raising awareness about radon saves lives. Spread the word for #RadonAwarenessWeek https://bit.ly/3Viw5mr (244 char)
Help raise awareness about #radon! CDC’s radon website includes testing and prevention information for healthcare providers and the public. Learn more about @CDCgov’s radon outreach: https://bit.ly/3GG4OVQ #RadonAwarenessWeek (211)
Anyone can be exposed to lung cancer-causing levels of radon. Katherine’s long history of working on radon risk reduction and her experience as a health educator, give her a unique perspective on communicating about radon. Read Katherine’s story: https://bit.ly/3vh1vlT (269)
Raising awareness about #radon saves lives. When Lauren learned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, she took steps to test her home for radon and spread the word in her community. Read Lauren’s story: https://bit.ly/3Rvzyhm #RadonAwarenessWeek (263 char)
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. after cigarette smoke. Dr. Mullett advocates for primary care visits to serve as key opportunities to educate patients about radon. Read Dr. Mullett’s story: https://bit.ly/3GXOIap #RadonAwarenessWeek (267 char)
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