Smokers at Greater Risk of Lung Cancer Due to Radon Gas Exposure
Radon Risk to Smokers
The effects of radon rise by more than 900% if you are a smoker. The radon risk to non-smokers
is a serious concern also. The effects of smoking are already well documented, likewise the effects
of radon exposure are now widely known to be a major cause of preventable death in the world
today.
What are the results...Lung Cancer is the only know result of breathing radon gas.
Please view the risk charts below provided by the EPA.
Your chances of getting lung cancer from radon depend mostly on:
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How much radon is in your home
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The amount of time you spend in your home
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Whether you are a smoker or have ever smoked
Radon Risk If You Smoke
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Radon Level |
If 1,000 people who smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime*... |
The risk of cancer from radon exposure compares to**... |
WHAT TO DO:
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20 pCi/L |
About 260 people could get lung cancer |
250 times the risk of drowning |
Fix your home |
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10 pCi/L |
About 150 people could get lung cancer |
200 times the risk of dying in a home fire |
Fix your home |
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8 pCi/L |
About 120 people could get lung cancer |
30 times the risk of dying in a fall |
Fix your home |
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4 pCi/L |
About 62 people could get lung cancer |
5 times the risk of dying in a car crash |
Fix your home |
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2 pCi/L |
About 32 people could get lung cancer |
6 times the risk of dying from poison |
Consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L |
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1.3 pCi/L |
About 20 people could get lung cancer |
(Average indoor radon level) |
(Reducing radon |
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0.4 pCi/L |
About 3 people could get lung cancer |
(Average outdoor radon level) |
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Note: If you are a former smoker, your risk may be lower.
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Radon Risk If You've Never Smoked
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Radon Level |
If 1,000 people who never smoked were exposed to this level over a lifetime*... |
The risk of cancer from radon exposure compares to**...
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WHAT TO DO: |
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20 pCi/L |
About 36 people could get lung cancer |
35 times the risk of drowning |
Fix your home |
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10 pCi/L |
About 18 people could get lung cancer |
20 times the risk of dying in a home fire |
Fix your home |
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8 pCi/L |
About 15 people could get lung cancer |
4 times the risk of dying in a fall |
Fix your home |
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4 pCi/L |
About 7 people could get lung cancer |
The risk of dying in a car crash |
Fix your home |
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2 pCi/L |
About 4 person could get lung cancer |
The risk of dying from poison |
Consider fixing between 2 and 4 pCi/L |
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1.3 pCi/L |
About 2 people could get lung cancer |
(Average indoor radon level) |
(Reducing radon levels below |
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0.4 pCi/L |
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(Average outdoor radon level) |
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Note: If you are a former smoker, your risk may be higher. |
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Your radon risk is a clear and present danger !
It's never too late to reduce your risk of lung cancer. Please test for radon and fix your home if a high level is found. If you are a smoker, stop smoking and cut your risk even more.
We perform Utah Home Inspections in the following Counties and Cities:
Utah County- Provo, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Lindon, Lehi, Saratoga Springs, American Fork, Alpine, Highland, Cedar Hills, Springville, Mapleton, Spanish Fork, Salem, Payson, Santaquin, Genola, Lakeside, Draper, Eagle Mountin, Elk Ridge, Vineyar, Woodland Hills, Alpine
Salt Lake County- Bluffdale, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Herriman, Holladay, Midvale, Murray, Riverton, Sandy, Salt Lake City, South Jordan, South Salt Lake, Taylorsville, West Valley, Emigration, West Jordan, North Salt Lake
Juab County- Eureka, Mona, Nephi, Silver City, Jerico Junction
Wasatch County- Heber, Midway
Summit County- Park City, Kamas, Summit Park