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Enero es el Mes de Acción del Radón y hoy explico qué es el radón y como puede quedar atrapado en los edificios y aumentar a niveles insalubres. Como médico de pulmón que atiende a pacientes con cáncer de pulmón, definitivamente he visto que no preguntamos lo suficiente sobre la exposición al radón en los hogares, especialmente si alguien alquila una casa y no la posee. ¿Cómo aumentamos la conciencia sobre el radón y reducimos los riesgos en la población? La salud pública es muy importante. Así que para este Mes de Acción del Radón, hablo con Mateo Olmos, un estudiante de salud pública de Oregon State University que está trabajando para llegar a comunidades que a veces están menos conscientes de las amenazas a su salud. 1- Asegúrese de que su casa se someta a pruebas de radón. Puede encontrar pruebas que cuestan entre $ 10 y $ 30 o contratar a un profesional. Ocasionalmente, hay kits gratuitos o de precio reducido de organizaciones como la Asociación Americana del Pulmón o la autoridad de salud local (el sitio tiene opción a traducir a español). Quiere que su nivel sea menor que el límite de acción de la EPA de 4.0 pCi / L o mejor aún, el límite de la OMS de 2.7 Pci / L. 2- La EPA estima que alrededor de 1 de cada 5 escuelas pueden tener niveles elevados de radón. Averigüe si su escuela ha sido examinada para detectar radón y si los niveles son superiores a 4.0 Pci / L, si se ha mitigado. 3- Mire y comparta el excelente video educativo breve de Mateo sobre la importancia de las pruebas de radón (está en inglés). Puede aprender mas sobre radón con el sitio de EPA en español. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Visite el blog para mas información, o vaya a airhealthourhealth.org. Sigueme y comente en Facebook e Instagram. Grabe su pregunta o comentario en el sitio de Anchor o mandame un e-mail. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/airhealthourhealth/message

SummaryRadon is a radioactive element that accumulates in homes and buildings. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. All homes should be tested for radon, and if above actions levels (US - 4 pCi/L), a radon mitigations strategy (getting rid of the radon) should be utilized.   Morbidity and MortalityRadon is often the largest contributor to an individual's background radiation dose and is considered the leading environmental cause of cancer mortality. Worldwide, between 3 and 14% of lung cancers are due to radon in any giving country depending on smoking prevalence and background radon levels. In the United States approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths are attributed to radon every year.  StoryBefore 1984 radon was only thought to be a risk in uranium mines. That year Stanley Watras, and engineer was starting a job at Limerick nuclear power plant in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Prior to nuclear fuel being added to the plant, Watras began setting off radiation detectors meant to keep workers safe. Each day he was setting machines off in spite of decontamination. An investigation was undertaken and Watras's home was found to have a huge amount of radiation, 2,700 pCi/L.  The source was determined to be radon. This amount of radon was the equivalent in lung cancer risk to smoking hundreds of packs of cigarettes a day. Watras's family was moved out and the EPA began extensive testing. After this, the risk of radon in the home was recognized. Key Points1. Radon is chemical element 86. It is radioactive and gives off an ionizing alpha particle due to its inherent chemical instability.2. This alpha particle is a helium atom with high energy and speed. If inhaled, ingested, or injected, alpha particles are harmful to human health.3. Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. All homes should be tested for is presence as it cannot be sensed.4. There are several proven methods to reduce the level of radon in the home. As such, lung cancer due to radon inhalation is preventable. References-       Wikipedia – Radon, alpha decay-       Field et al. Residential radon gas exposure and lung cancer: the Iowa Radon Lung Cancer Study. Am J Epidemiol. 2000-       Hill et al. Radon in homes and risk of lung cancer: collaborative analysis of individual data from 13 European case-control studies. BMJ. 2005 Jan 29;330(7485)-       Health Risk of Radon. EPA. https://www.epa.gov/radon/health-risk-radon-       https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-02/documents/2013_consumers_guide_to_radon_reduction.pdf-       Radon and Health. https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-02/documents/2013_consumers_guide_to_radon_reduction.pdf-       Rella, Joseph. Ch. 128. Radiation. Goldfrank's Toxicology. 2019. 

Under our homes and schools a silent killer often rises from the earth. . . radon. Join me in a lively discussion today with Curtis Cude of the Oregon Health Authority to discuss radon and you. He and I have both had to take action to decrease radon in our own homes, and we discuss the landscape of radon testing, homes, schools, mitigation, and barriers to reducing radon levels. Think you're protected because your neighbor has low radon or you're in new construction? What does it mean to have radon resistant construction? Does that mean you don't need to test your home? Listen to this episode to find out about how you can protect yourself, your home, and your community. Want to take action? 1- At home- make sure your home has been tested for radon. Test yourself if you aren't sure. Order a kit from and test in winter with doors and windows closed 2- At school- find out whether your school has been tested for radon and whether the level is above 2 pCi/L (consider action) or above 4 pCi/L (action definitely advised) 3- Your community- Consider contacting your elected representative to express your concern about the high health costs of radon. Diagnosing and treating lung cancer is expensive, not to mention the devastation it can cause an individual or their family. It is likely worth supporting programs to help people test and mitigate their homes. It certainly seems a wise idea to ensure that our children are not breathing radon at school. 4- Consider donating to the American Lung Association, who provides outstanding radon education and outrearch resources. ---------------------------- Visit blog post for more information and references, or go to airhealthourhealth.org. Follow and comment on Facebook page and Instagram. Record a question or comment on the Anchor podcast site or send an e-mail via the website. ----------------------------- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/airhealthourhealth/message

What is radon? Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas that seeps up from the ground and is believed to cause lung cancer. Oftentimes, when someone buys a new home, they want to have it tested for radon. Years ago, very few people tested for radon, and although it has become more common, it is still not common in our area, which is why I want to explain the testing to you today. The EPA threshold for radon is 4 pCi/L (picocuries per liter). It is simple to test your home’s level—a home inspector will leave a test box in your home and it will sit there for two or three days, testing the air. If the results of the test are close to or above four, then you’re in potential danger. If you buy a home, test for radon, and if you discover an elevated level of radon, you will need to install a radon mitigation system. The cost of the system varies from $1,500 to $2,500 depending on who puts it in. “If you do find your dream home and discover that it has a high level of radon, don’t let it stop you from buying it, because it’s a problem that can be fixed.” Usually, homes with basements or slabs are more likely to have higher radon levels compared to homes with crawl spaces because crawl spaces have better ventilation and the gas can escape. A radon mitigation company will bore holes into the slab to create an air pocket and then pipe the gas into a fan that blows it through the top of the house. The fan does make some noise, but usually it is less than what you hear from your dryer vent. So if you do find your dream home and discover that it has a high level of radon, don’t let it stop you from buying it, because it’s a problem that can be fixed. If you have any additional questions about radon or if you’re interested in buying or selling, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to speaking with you soon.

Radon gas can be very harmful. Here’s how to make sure the levels in your home are acceptable.Over 50% of the houses we sell have radon gas inspections done. Eric Clark from Lifetime Radon Solutions is here with us to talk a little bit about radon gas, what it is, and how you can treat it if the levels of radon in your home get too high. Radon is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas. We know it’s there, but we don’t know it’s there. It’s a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from uranium in the soil and is concentrated in the home. The midwest is notorious for high levels of radon. Wisconsin is right up there.Radon can’t be seen or smelled, but it can be measured and it can have consequences. Behind smoking, radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Every house has radon, it’s just a matter of how much. The EPA recommends action for any radon levels above 4 pCi/L.A solution to a dangerous problem.Lifestyle Radon Solutions offers radon mitigation systems and they can install them in a number of ways. They draw the radon gas out from the home by creating a negative pressure that gets the gas out before it even enters the home. They guarantee that your radon levels will be below 4 pCi/L with one of their systems.The price range for one of these systems is anywhere from $845 to $1305. So even if you have high radon levels in your home, it is fixable. If you have any questions for Eric about Lifestyle Radon Solutions and any of the services or products they offer, give him a call at (262)-955-7701. If you have any other real estate questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime. We look forward to hearing from you.

Radon gas can be very harmful. Here’s how to make sure the levels in your home are acceptable. Over 50% of the houses we sell have radon gas inspections done. Eric Clark from Lifetime Radon Solutions is here with us to talk a little bit about radon gas, what it is, and how you can treat it if the levels of radon in your home get too high. Radon is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas. We know it’s there, but we don’t know it’s there. It’s a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from uranium in the soil and is concentrated in the home. The midwest is notorious for high levels of radon. Wisconsin is right up there. Radon can’t be seen or smelled, but it can be measured and it can have consequences. Behind smoking, radon gas is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. Every house has radon, it’s just a matter of how much. The EPA recommends action for any radon levels above 4 pCi/L. “A SOLUTION TO A DANGEROUS PROBLEM.” Lifestyle Radon Solutions offers radon mitigation systems and they can install them in a number of ways. They draw the radon gas out from the home by creating a negative pressure that gets the gas out before it even enters the home. They guarantee that your radon levels will be below 4 pCi/L with one of their systems.The price range for one of these systems is anywhere from $845 to $1305. So even if you have high radon levels in your home, it is fixable. If you have any questions for Eric about Lifestyle Radon Solutions and any of the services or products they offer, give him a call at (262)-955-7701. If you have any other real estate questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us anytime. We look forward to hearing from you.

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 is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and claims about 20,000 lives annually.Nebraska has a very high prevalence of radon in homes. One out of every two radon tests conducted in the state is elevated. Homes with an annual average radon level at or above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) should be mitigated to reduce radon levels.The Nebraska Radon Program recommends all homes be tested for radon as testing is the only way to know the radon level in your home. In this segment, Matt Loehr, health industrial hygiene specialist with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, joins the show to discuss how testing your home for radon is easy and inexpensive. There are safe, effective ways to reduce radon levels in your home if they are elevated.