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The Michigan Cancer Plan 2021-2030 includes radon in the Prevention section of the plan. It specifies the objective is to increase the proportion of new single-family homes constructed with radon reducing features. Specifically, the target measure is to increase in new homes with radon-reducing feat…
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The Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Environmental Protection notes that effective July 1, 2023, Montgomery County law requires radon testing for multifamily (including condominiums) and single-family rental housing, as well as disclosure and mitigation of radon hazards above a certain act…
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Ohio Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan 2021-2030 Calls for Changes Regarding Radon The Ohio Cancer Plan calls for changes by 2030 regarding radon. Radon is included in the section on Exposure to Environmental Carcinogens. The plan’s radon objectives is to by 2030, increase the number of new radon mi…
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Georgia’s Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan 2021 – 2024 supports cancer prevention efforts with plans to work to decrease exposure to environmental hazards such as radon. The Partnership and Advocacy Section includes strategies to facilitate advocacy efforts, and promotes evidence-based action, and…
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The Maine Cancer Plan, with subject matter expert contributions from the Maine Radon Program, has included radon in its plan. Radon is included in the discussion of risks of cancer, noting that environmental risks include radon gas in homes. Strategies are included concerning Policy, Systems, and En…
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The Kansas Department of Health and Environment participated in a White Ribbon Event. The event was designed to build partnerships with the Lung Cancer Community in the Kansas City Metro. The White Ribbon Project delivers the message to the public that anyone can get lung cancer. “The project seeks…