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     There is concern about the possible increased  risk of developing lung cancer by people exposed to elevated concentrations of Radon Gas in their homes. Testing for this gas is becoming more routine during real estate transactions and is a good idea for any homeowner. Radon levels can be reduced by various methods, some are simple others more extensive depending on concentration levels and the structure of the building itself

Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by the breakdown of uranium  in rock, soil and water. Radon gas can move through small spaces in soil into the open air or into buildings.

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. It is estimated to cause many thousands of lung cancer deaths each year. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths, if you smoke and your home has high radon levels your risk of lung cancer is especially high.

In outdoor air, radon is diluted to low concentrations and is usually not a danger. In enclosed spaces, like your home, radon gas can build up and become a threat to your health.

As radon decays, radioactive products are formed and cling to dust and other particles in the air. These radon decay products can get into your lungs as you breathe where they can damage lung tissue and cause lung cancer.

The danger to health increases as the level of radon and the duration of exposure increase.

Air pressure inside your home is usually lower than pressure in the soil around your home's foundation. Because of this difference in pressure, your house acts like a vacuum, drawing radon in through foundation cracks and other openings. Radon may also be present in well water and can be released into the air in your home when water is used for showering and other household uses.  In most cases, radon entering the home through water is a small risk compared to radon entering your home from the soil.