
Figuring Out Health
How Radon Testing Can Help Prevent Lung Cancer
You must be aware that there are gasses that are hazardous when it comes to human contact or people are exposed from it; one of these gasses is the carbon monoxide. You might have heard the news about families who are poisoned by carbon monoxide due to defective furnace. The news about those deaths spread like a wildfire and so many homeowners purchase detectors for their own safety. However, are you aware of another substance called radon that is also a silent killer? Are you aware of the radon levels found in your home as well as its disturbing effects to the health status of your family?
Radon and carbon monoxide are both gasses that are odorless and colorless, each year a number of people die because of radon exposure but keep in mind that it can be prevented if people are just aware on what to do. A number of studies conducted showing how radon is directly related to lung cancer. Just think of it this way an estimate of 20,000 people die each year because of radon. Deaths cause by radon exposure is even more than the deaths caused by …