Facts:
• Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer, causing 15,000 to 21,000 deaths annually andhas been identified in every state
• Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is a decay product of uranium and occurs naturally in soil and rock
• It is estimated that 6% of homes in the United States are estimated to have elevated levels of radon
• Radon testing is recommended by the EPA and by many state governments
• Further, radon testing can be a requirement for property transfer or for mortgage approval on a planned property purchase
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