USEPA in “Spotlight: Successful Approaches for Reducing Radon Risk, noted the success of the Maryland Department of Environment in creating a Continuing Medical Education (CME) module which was presented through the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics titled: "Lead, Asthma, Radon, and Healthy Homes in Maryland: New Resources for Clinicians and Patients."
The webinar and slides present “Lead, Asthma, Radon and Healthy Homes in Maryland: New Resources for Clinicians and Patients Session 2: Overview of Healthy Homes Approach to Children’s Health Clifford S. Mitchell, MS, MD, MPH.” The objective for radon is to be able to identify and access services to reduce home-based pediatric environmental health hazards including lead, asthma, and radon. Maryland’s approach to heathy homes is comprehensive one that includes multiple environmental hazards, including lead, asthma triggers, radon, and more. Maryland considers radon a major hazard for children in homes.
Presentation slides present varying levels of radon in Maryland and where radon comes from. It also describes how to talk to patients about radon, using materials from the Health Care Professionals Guide “Reducing the Risk from Radon: Information and Interventions.” Where to get test kits and outreach materials are included in the presentation.
Sources:
Maryland Radon Program
Radon Program Home (https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Air/RadiologicalHealth/Pages/radon.aspx)
EPA report:
https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2022-02/final-2021-annual-sirg-activities-report-508c.pdf
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