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 as many as 200 cases of lung cancer per year may be related to prolonged radon exposure in Kansans. Radon typically moves from the ground under and around a home through cracks and other holes in the foundation. The Kansas Radon Program’s database of tests has more than 47,000 measurements, and 40% of them are at or above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s action level.
The Kansas Tracking Program will assist the Kansas Radon Program to analyze data and discover trends that indicate increased risk to public health. The results of this analysis will be made available to all citizens through the Kansas Tracking Network.
This information will increase public awareness of radon. It will also allow public health officials and the public to make informed decisions and take action to prevent exposure and reduce the risks associated with elevated radon levels.
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