This week, May 1-5, is Air Quality Awareness Week, and we are proud to support the cause of safe, clean air. According to
studies, indoor air quality is around five times worse than the outdoor air
people breathe. Radon gas is a leading factor for this statistic. Radon is a
colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas. Seemingly invisible to your
senses, radon gas can creep up onto homeowners and cause life-threatening
issues. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Radon gas
can also cause mental problems, such as anxiety, depression, and can even cause
leukemia. We are urging homeowners to learn about this gas,
and about ways to minimize the risk of having this in their house.
Radon can be found worldwide, and every house has Radon gas.
However, what really matters is what the Radon gas level is. This gas can be
found in homes with the inhabitants unknowingly breathing it in. The unknown is
what makes Radon gas so dangerous. Like stated above, it can cause life-long
illnesses that can easily be avoided with the knowledge of how to detect the
gas.
Around 3.5 million people die each year from indoor air
pollution, according to the EPA. This statistic may sound exaggerated, but
think about the amount of time people spend indoors. On average, most Americans
spend up to 90% of their time indoors. This is heavily supported by the fact
that many people spend their working hours indoors in office settings. There is
also more risk of illnesses when the indoor air is polluted. With all the harm
that indoor air pollution can bring, there are ways to identify the dangerous
particles in the air.
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