Press Release: 1 in 15 Homes in the U.S. Have High Radon Levels

GREENE COUNTY, OH—The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. This January, raise awareness about the risks of radon in your community — and teach others how to test their homes.

An estimated 1 in 15 homes in the U.S. has high radon levels, and high radon levels can be a risk anywhere. Living in a home with high radon levels can be dangerous for your health. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and it is estimated to cause over 20,000 deaths each year in the U.S. Because of the ways that radon and tobacco smoke damage the lungs, high radon levels are especially dangerous for people who smoke. Their risk of lung cancer is 10 times higher than non-smokers.

Press Release: Radon Action Month 01-06-25