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The State of Rhode Island Department of Health Radon Control Program conducts activities to protect Rhode Islanders from lung cancer due to radon exposure by ensuring that no homes, schools, or other high priority public buildings have unacceptable radon levels. Action areas include: • Implement and…
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USEPA in “Spotlight: Successful Approaches for Reducing Radon Risk,“ noted the success of the Tennessee State Cancer Plan 2018 – 2022. The plan identifies a primary objective aimed at increasing “the number of homes tested annually for radon by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservati…
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The Oregon Health Authority, Radon Awareness Program, provides radon data to the public presented in terms of risk. The database and categories have been updated to January 2022. The risk level for elevated indoor radon within each zip code was determined through a classification system that consid…
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Vermont’s online mapping presents radon risks in Vermont by illustrating radon factors in relation to geology, radon test results by town, and rates of radon testing by town. The maps illustrate radon risk and encourage testing. The Vermont Department of Health presents the information in the Ver…
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USEPA in “Spotlight: Successful Approaches for Reducing Radon Risk,“ noted the success of the “New York State (NYS) Public Health and Health Planning Council which has updated the NYS Prevention Agenda for 2019-2024. The Prevention Agenda is based on a comprehensive statewide assessment of health st…
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USEPA in “Spotlight: Successful Approaches for Reducing Radon Risk,“ noted the success of the “Utah Radon Coalition (URC), a nonprofit member organization was created to provide radon education and awareness, advocacy, and community service programs across the state. Funding comes primarily from pri…