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MYTH: Scientists aren't sure radon really is a problem.
FACT: Although some scientists dispute the precise number of
deaths due to radon, all the major health organizations (like
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American
Lung Association and the American Medical Association) agree
with estimates that radon causes thousands of preventable
lung cancer deaths every year. This is especially true among
smokers, since the risk to smokers is much greater than to
non-smokers.
MYTH: Radon testing is difficult, time consuming
and expensive.
FACT: Radon testing is easy. You can test your home yourself
or hire a qualified radon test company. Either approach takes
only a small amount of time and effort.
MYTH: Homes with radon problems can't be fixed.
FACT: There are simple solutions to radon problems in homes.
Hundreds of thousands of homeowners have already fixed
radon problems in their homes. Most homes can be fixed for
about the same cost as other common home repairs; check
with one or more qualified mitigators. Call your state radon of-
fice for help in identifying qualified mitigation contractors.
MYTH: Radon affects only certain kinds of homes.
FACT: House construction can affect radon levels. However,
radon can be a problem in homes of all types: old homes, new
homes, drafty homes, insulated homes, homes with base-
ments, homes without basements. Local geology, construc-
tion materials, and how the home was built are among the
factors that can affect radon levels in homes.
MYTH: Radon is only a problem in certain parts
of the country.
FACT: High radon levels have been found in every state. Ra-
don problems do vary from area to area, but the only way to
know your radon level is to test.
MYTH: A neighbor's test result is a good indication of
whether your home has a problem.
FACT: It's not. Radon levels can vary greatly from home to
home. The only way to know if your home has a radon problem
is to test it.
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RADON MYTHS vs FACTS
42 | December 2018
