| Main Title |
A citizen's guide to radon : the guide to protecting yourself and your family from radon. |
| CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of Air and Radiation.; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA. |
| Publisher |
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Indoor Environments Division, |
| Year Published |
2009 |
| Report Number |
EPA 402-K-09-001 |
| Stock Number |
PB2012-104186 |
| OCLC Number |
429073380 |
| Subjects |
Radon ;
Radon--Prevention
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| Additional Subjects |
Radon ;
Citizen guide ;
Radioactive gas ;
Testing ;
Reduction systems
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| Internet Access |
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| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| EKBD |
EPA-402/K-09/001 |
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Research Triangle Park Library/RTP, NC |
10/20/2014 |
| ELBD ARCHIVE |
EPA 402-K-09-001 |
Received from HQ |
AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
10/04/2023 |
| ELBD |
EPA 402-K-09-001 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
08/19/2009 |
| NTIS |
PB2012-104186 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
15 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Abstract |
You cant see radon. And you cant smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. Thats because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. Radon comes from the natural (radioactive) breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water and gets into the air you breathe. Radon can be found all over the U.S. It can get into any type of buildinghomes, offices, and schoolsand result in a high indoor radon level. But you and your family are most likely to get your greatest exposure at home, where you spend most of your time. Testing is the only way to know if you and your family are at risk from radon. EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor for radon. EPA also recommends testing in schools. Testing is inexpensive and easyit should only take a few minutes of your time. Millions of Americans have already tested their homes for radon (see page 5). |
| Notes |
Cover title. "January 2009." "EPA 402-K-09-001." "Www.epa.gov/radon." |
