Radon and Real Estate: The US Perspective

Radon is a radioactive gas that can be found in any home in North America. It comes from the soil and enters any building which has contact with the ground. Although its naturally occurring, the way we build our homes has created an environment which allows elevated levels of radon indoors. Elevated radon levels increase the risk of lung cancer for all occupants. Lung Cancer continues to lead statistics for cancer deaths; however, it is one of the most preventable cancers. By learning about radon can help your clients live in healthier homes and can save their lives. Join us for this session to learn basic information about radon and its health risk, and also information on how to reduce it in homes, including how to identify good and poor installations.