How serious is Radon?

Radon is a Class-A carcinogen recognized as the leading cause of lung cancer in the Unted States amoung nonsmokers.The National Academy of Sciences (NSA) and the Surgeon Gerneral estimate that as many as 21,000 lung cancer deaths that occur in the U.S. annually may be a result of radon exposure. It is therefore essential that as part of its mission to promote lung health, the American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest should be able to disseminate information pertaining to radon risks. Future blogs will contain information detailing the physical and biochemical processes associated with radon. Also included are procedures and methods for correcting elevated indoor radon levels. Ultimately, these efforts are crucial in reducing the number of lung cancer deaths.