November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Radon and secondhand tobacco smoke exposure are two causes of lung cancer.
Radon is an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas that can build up inside a home. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall. Test your home and install a radon mitigation system to reduce radon exposure in your home.
Secondhand tobacco smoke is a mixture of smoke from tobacco products like cigarettes, cigars or pipes, or smoke exhaled by a smoker. Secondhand smoke exposure is the third leading cause of lung cancer. Prohibit smoking or vaping inside or near homes, buildings, vehicles, and other enclosed spaces to eliminate exposure to secondhand smoke. Smokers who are also exposed to radon have a much higher risk of lung cancer.
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