Radon in Pennsylvania
Radon in Pittsburgh: A Health Hazard in Pennsylvania with a Simple Solution!
January 16, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Pennsylvania has a serious radon problem. There are an estimated 860 - 3,800 lung cancer deaths per year in Pennsylvania due to residential radon exposure. An estimated 40% of Pennsylvania homes have radon levels above EPA’s action guideline of 4 pCi/l. Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family’s health. Radon, nationwide (and in the Pittsburgh area), is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about... [Read the full story]
Health Risks to Your Family
Exposure to Radon Causes Lung Cancer In Non-smokers and Smokers Alike
October 3, 2009 · 1 Comment
Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. The untimely deaths of Peter Jennings and Dana Reeve have raised public awareness about lung cancer, especially among people who have never smoked. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer. From the time of diagnosis, between 11 and 15 percent of those afflicted will live beyond five years [Read the full story] Read More →
Radon in the News
Surgeon General Issues National Health Advisory on Radon
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The Surgeon General of the United States issued a Health Advisory in 2005 warning Americans about the health risk from exposure to radon in indoor air. The Nation’s Chief Physician urged Americans to test their homes to find out how much radon they might be breathing. Dr. Carmona also stressed the need to remedy the problem as soon as possible when the radon level is 4 pCi/L or more. Dr. Carmona noted that more than 20,000 Americans die of radon-related lung cancer each year. Read the Surgeon General’s News Release Read More →
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How to Reduce Radon in Your Home [Pittsburgh, PA]
After having your home tested for radon, and it’s been confirmed that you have elevated radon levels, 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher… then your first step is to select a state certified and/or qualified radon mitigation contractor. Pennsylvania requires radon professionals to be licensed, certified,...
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Radon in Drinking Water
A report released September 15, 1998, by the National Academy of Sciences is the most comprehensive accumulation of scientific data on the public health risks of radon in drinking water. The report was required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The NAS report (BEIR VI) issued earlier this year confirmed that...
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Radon in the News
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