Radon in the home puts your family at risk. Radon and lung cancer have been linked in studies of miners exposed to radon in the 1950s and 60s, and today radon is responsible for over 21,000 deaths per year in the United States. Many homes, both old and new, have unsafe levels of radon in the air. Have your home tested for radon by a professional so that you can protect your family from this health hazard.
Radon and Lung Cancer are Related
Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally underground. It has no odor or color and is present at very low levels in the air outside. The problem occurs when the gas becomes concentrated in a building. Long term exposure to high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. This makes it important to test a house for elevated levels of radon gas.
Cigarette Smoking, Radon, and Lung Cancer
Radon causes 14 percent of cancer deaths worldwide. For those who are cigarette smokers, the danger of radon and lung cancer is even higher. Most people know the dangers of inhaling cigarette smoke. With the connection between radon and lung cancer, it is especially important for smokers to test their homes for radon.
Testing for Radon is Necessary
Testing is the only way to be certain of the levels of radon in the home. Without a professional radon test, you could be living in a home with unsafe levels of radon and increasing your risk of cancer.
Leave Radon Testing to a Professional
DIY radon testing is not always reliable. When you are concerned about radon and its health effects, you don’t want to take any chances. Professionals have superior radon testing equipment compared to cheap DIY test kits found at the hardware store. They also know how to administer and interpret the test for accurate results.
Buyer’s Edge provides professional radon testing to Western North Carolina. Contact us to schedule a radon test.