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“The Rhode Island Radon Program partnered with the HUD-funded Lead Safe Providence Program to provide radon testing and mitigation services in 40 income-qualified homes as well as outreach and education to tenants. In addition, the program provided technical assistance to the Pawtucket Housing Autho…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cited New Jersey as a success story in history by using public health tracking to increase radon testing rate. CDC notes: Most NJ Homes Were Not Tested for Cancer-causing Radon Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can’t be seen and doesn’t h…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has sited Colorado as a success story in using public health tracking to evaluate radon exposure. CDC notes: Colorado has high levels of radon in the soil. A U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) model of predicted indoor air radon levels indi…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cited Kansas as a success story in using public health tracking in partnership with the Radon Program. CDC notes: Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. It is estimated that…
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has cited Washington as a success story in by using public health tracking to prompt testing for radon. CDC notes: Radon Risk High in Parts of Washington State Radon is a gas that you cannot see, smell, or taste. According to the U.S. Environmental…
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“The Central New York Coalition for Healthy Indoor Air, Inc. collaborated with the New York Radon Program to develop two Model Radon Demonstration Houses. These models show how radon can enter and exit a home through various natural and mechanical pathways. In addition, the Central New York Coalitio…