St Louis Radon Services

Radon is a cancer-causing natural radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family's health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually. Learn how you can protect your family

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• Radon second as cause of lung cancer

  According to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, more than 1,100 residents in Illinois die each year from lung cancer caused by the gas, which comes from the natural decay process of uranium in the soil. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the country, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Read More... Posted Wednesday, November 12, 2008 11:19 PM by admin | 0 Comments Filed under: St Louis Radon, lung cancer, University of Illinois, Illinois Emergency Management Agency