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January 2015 is National Radon Action Month. The Surgeon General and EPA urges everyone to test radon during National Radon Action Month
1888 Press Release January is National Radon Action Month. Approximately 21,000 Americans lives are claimed each year from lung cancer due to radon. One in 15 homes contains high levels of radon. The American Lung Association, Centers for Disease Control and National Cancer Institute are in agreement that radon is a worldwide health problem and encourage radon testing during the "National Radon Action Month". National Radon Action Month 2015 The National Radon Action Month program was developed because although homeowners cannot see, taste or smell radon, this toxic gas constitutes a serious public health risk. Radon exposure is ranked second only to smoking as a cause of lung cancer. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has responded to this risk with National Radon Action Month. Swat Environmental is giving out FREE Radon Test Kits to homeowners, visit http://www.SWATRadon.com or call 18004203881 to order your kit. Read on to find out more about National Radon Action Month and why it is so important. You can also go to RadonMonth.org for more information. What is National Radon Action Month? National Radon Action Month is a time to focus efforts on public education about the importance of testing and of getting more involved in efforts to help reduce this health risk. Homeowners are encouraged to test homes, attend events sponsored by the National Radon Action Month program and spread the word to friends and neighbors about the risk of radon exposure. January has been chosen as National Radon Action Month. Why is National Radon Action Month Important? National Radon Action Month is incredibly important because of the health risks that radon causes when people are exposed to it in the long term. National Radon Action Month raises awareness that radon is a ...