When most people think of lung cancer, tobacco is commonly associated with it. But in recent years, it’s been found that many non-tobacco users have been diagnosed with the deadly disease. The question then arises, if people who are diagnosed with lung cancer don’t use tobacco, how are they getting this specific type of cancer?
Radon, a natural occurring odorless, colorless gas, is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Annually, radon is responsible for 21,000 deaths. Radon is formed from the natural breakdown of uranium in the earth, it then creeps into houses, exposing those inside to the carcinogenic gas.
Fortunately radon exposure is preventable. You can check radon levels with a test kit available in most hardware stores. If the test results come back over the suggested levels, it’s time to take action. A radon mitigation system will pump out the dangerous gas outside of the home. With a radon mitigation system installed, the risk of exposure to the dangerous gas is significantly minimized.
Thrasher Basement Systems tests for radon and installs radon mitigation systems. If you would like to get tested for radon or have a mitigation system installed give Thrasher a call at 1-800-827-0702 or online at http://www.thrasherbasement.com.