radon: Radon Gas is a Silent Killer - 02/16/11 05:42 AM
Considering all the precautions we take to keep our homes safe and our families healthy, one of the most dangerous threats to our well being is often undetected.  Many homes contain unhealthy levels of radon gas.
Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas, which is formed by the natural breakdown of uranium. Radon can be found in high concentrations in rock and soil that contains granite, shale, phosphate and uranium, or even fill soil containing industrial waste. Radon can be present in any area, but typically concerns are higher in hilly or mountainous areas and lower in sandy, coastal areas.
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