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| Radon |
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| Radon is a readioactive gas that is
extremely toxic. Sources of radon in the home are earth and bedrock beneath the home, well
water and building materials. According to the EPA, the average indoor radon level is 1.3
picocuries per liter (pCi/L) in the United States. The average outdoor level is about 0.4
pCi/L. Levels above which there could be risk to someone's health are levels above 2 to 4
pCi/L depending on a person's health, whether they smoke or how long they are exposed. The
primary health effect documented from exposure to radon at high levels is lung cancer. For
more information on radon, visit the EPA's Indoor Air Program Website. |
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EPA's Consumer's
Guide to Radon Reduction presents information on how to reduce radon levels in
your home. EPA also has a new video for homeowners and those in real estate. The public
can obtain this VHS tape by calling 1-800-438-4318 and requesting it. The tape's reference
is EPA 402-V-02-003 (TRT 13.10). |
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Free Advice - Before you spend alot of money getting professionals, take
advantage of the advice and information you can receive from your federal, state and local
authorities. EPA and your local health department may have be able to help you. Also, most
states have a radon contact that
can answer your questions and even assist you in getting testing of your home. |
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Certified Individuals and Laboratories
can be found at the National Environmental Health Association's (NEHA) National Radon
Proficiency Program (NRPP) website. |
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AirChek's Radon Information Center at www.radon.com
has general information on radon, sells test kits, and discusses the levels of radon that
are found. |
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Responses to Indoor Air Pollution, Frank Cross - Entire book on health effects of
indoor air pollutants including radon available online. |
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Oklahoma
and the Cherokee Nation: This is great information on radon for those in and
out of the Nation. |
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Learn about Toxicology!! |
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The National Library of Medicine has an online tutor that
takes you through the basic principles of toxicology. From dose responses to risk
assessment to exposure guidelines. This can you understand how scientists determine what
is an environmental threat to the public. |
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