Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. today. If you smoke and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.
You could have a radon problem even if you have a new home. This is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas which can significantly raise the risk of lung cancer. It comes from the natural occuring uranium found in nearly all soils and moves up through the ground and into your home through cracks and holes in the foundation. Any home can potentially have a radon problem.
Granite countertops have also been linked to radon. Any granite sample contains varying concentrations of uranium and other naturally occuring radioactive elements and experts agree that most granite countertops emit some radon, the question is whether they do so at levels that can cause cancer.
Testing is easy, inexpensive, and takes only a few minutes. If you discover a radon problem, there are simple ways to reduce levels of the gas that are not too costly. Even high radon levels can be reduced to acceptable levels.
So, get your home tested today!!
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