Reducing exposure to radon is an important component in preventing lung cancer. Radon, a radioactive gas, is one of the most hazardous indoor pollutants. This naturally occurring gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, responsible for more than 21,000 annual deaths. According to the US EPA, radon concentrations above its action level are present in 1 of 15 buildings in the United States.
During this webinar, leaders from state radon programs in Maryland, Utah, and Virginia will share guidance and best practices for implementing a radon test kit distribution program to encourage building occupants to understand their radon risk potential by testing the buildings where they live, work, and learn. Register today to reserve your seat!
Webinar Panelists:
- Eleanor Divver
Radon Coordinator
Utah Department of Environmental Quality
- Mary McCormick
Health Physicist Supervisor
Air and Radiation Administration
Maryland Department of the Environment
- Ryan Paris
Radiation Specialist and Radon Coordinator
Office of Radiological Health
Virginia Department of Health