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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. 8 in 10 US adults have never tested their home for it
Prevent Cancer Foundation says radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, yet about 8 in 10 adults have never tested their homes.
- A new survey from the Prevent Cancer Foundation found that 8 in 10 U.S. adults have never tested their homes for radon, which remains the second leading cause of lung cancer.
- Radon is an odorless, invisible gas that cannot be detected without specific testing, making it a significant health risk for residents across the nation.
- While most adults recognize that healthy diets and exercise lower cancer risk, they are far less likely to identify radon as a controllable risk factor.
- Health authorities recommend testing homes every two years, as professional or at-home testing remains the only way to confirm the gas's presence.
- The Prevent Cancer Foundation's survey of thousands of participants emphasizes the need for broader public awareness, identifying radon mitigation as critical to lowering individual lung cancer risk.
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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. 8 in 10 US adults have never tested their home for it
Prevent Cancer Foundation reports Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, yet 80% of U.S. adults have never tested their homes for it, according to a recent survey.
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