January is Radon Action Month

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January is Radon Action Month, and officials are getting the word out about this dangerous gas. Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in the soil and rocks. After smoking, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U-S, with the E-P-A estimating it claims the lives of 21-thousand Americans annually. The gas seeps into homes via gaps and cracks in foundations, joints connecting walls to floors, as well as pipes and drains. Radon has no smell, color or taste and requires special effort to detect it. Missouri State Radon officer Brandi Hamilton says radon is found in every county in the state, and she wants people to test for it.

Short-term radon test kits run for three days, and are sent off to a lab for results. Missourians can request the free test kit online at health.mo.gov/radon.

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