Electronic Radon Detector

Denver, CO - The Surgeon General of the United States has designated January as National Radon Action Month. Recent reports from the World Health Organization and the EPA, radon causes about 20,000 deaths in the United States and 100,000 deaths worldwide each year. This equates to approximately 15% of deaths from lung cancer. Statistically, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause among smokers. Learn more about radon at: http://www.MitigationSystem.com

The World Health Organization has recently lowered their limit or "action level" for radon levels within 4.0 to 2.7 (picocuries per liter) in response to several studies around the world that point to health risks at exposure levels lower gas. More than 100 scientists from 30 countries attended the World Health Organization International Radon Project and assisted in the publication of the Manual on radon home that was published earlier this year.

According to the Agency for Environmental Protection, more than 8 million American homes have unsafe levels of radon gas. The Surgeon General is to invite the media, state health services, and the press to participate in the National Radon Action Month in helping promote awareness of this silent killer. Testing for radon is easy and inexpensive. "Radon test kits can be purchased at hardware stores, health services, or online for around $ 20.00," said James Gelina, a certified radon mitigation Air Quality Control Agency. Http:// www.RadonMitigation.us

The private sector members work side by side with government agencies to raise awareness of this threat that cause cancer. "By encouraging everyone to test their homes for radon and take action when levels are high, we can all be part of this initiative to save lives," adds Ben Ingalls, who installs radon remediation in Colorado . "The problems of radon can be fixed in most homes for less than $ 1,000," he adds.

January (which is the Month National Radon Action) is the perfect time of year to test for radon. Tests at the time was difficult because occupants tend to keep windows and doors open for longer periods which could distort the results of the test. Since the days of winter when people tend to spend more time indoors, it is logical to test during this period. It's a good idea to test long-term or multiple short term because radon levels can vary from season to season. You can also continuously monitor radon levels at home with a radon detector electronics.

All homes should be tested for radon, regardless of age of home, location, or type. Radon problems have been found in every state in the U.S. and since you can not see, smell, or taste radon, the only way to know if your home is affected is to conduct a test. EPA recommends that you perform a test at least once every two years since radon levels can vary over time. If you find that your radon levels are above the limit of World Health 2.7, a qualified contractor can install a radon reduction system to solve the problem. In most cases, work can be completed in one day.

Radon causes more deaths each year than any other hazard in the house including fires, carbon monoxide, drowning, poisoning, falls, and even guns! National Radon Action Month is the perfect time to make your home a safer place. You can learn more about the Action Month National Radon and local activities you can participate and help raise awareness of this deadly carcinogen in 2011 by calling or visiting http:/ 1-800-NO-RADON / RadonMonth.WordPress.com.

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