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 mitigation systems installed in Ohio homes from 67,668 to 167,668 (baseline: ODH RADMAT, Licensed Radon Contractors quarterly reports).
Strategies include:
• Increase public awareness of the connection between radon and cancer risk.
• Encourage home buyers and sellers to hire Ohio licensed radon professionals.
• Educate realtors, building code officials, medical professionals and housing authorities about radon, the risk of lung cancer, and their role in reducing lung cancer.
• Support legislation for building codes that include Appendix F of the International Building Code.
• Reduce out-of-pocket costs associated with radon testing and mitigation.
In its Call to Action, “What YOU Can Do to Reduce the Burden of Cancer in Ohio,” the plan says to test your home for radon.
See the plan at https://ftp.cdc.gov/pub/Publications/Cancer/ccc/ohio_ccc_plan-508.pdf
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