According to the National Cancer Institute, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and is associated with 15,000 to 22,000 cancer deaths
each year. Here in utah, 1 in every 3 homes that have been tested have levels of radon above federal guidelines.
"Many of the houses in the state of utah have radon levels the equivalent of smoking a pack or two of cigarettes a day," said Dr. Akerley.
It's estimated radon is responsible for 100 deaths in Utah per year. "The most important thing here is this is a preventable cancer," said Akerley.
All you have to do is test for it. "You can't see it, you can't smell it, the only way to know is to test for it." A simple 8 dollar test could save your life or the life of a loved one.
Scott said. "If you could prevent something, it's like don't smoke, so okay test your house."
For more information on radon testing log on to: http://www.radon.utah.gov/
And for radon mitigation help log on to: http://www.radonbegone.com/
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"Many of the houses in the state of utah have radon levels the equivalent of smoking a pack or two of cigarettes a day," said Dr. Akerley.
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