The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development say one in 15 homes has a radon problem.
) - The Alabama Department of Public Health wants to raise awareness about a dangerous gas while giving Alabamians a chance to protect themselves and their families.
Radon, a radioactive gas that can’t be seen or smelled, is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to the ADPH. The only way to know if a home has a radon problem is with a radon testing kit.
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