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Experts: Radon common in Utah; homeowners urged to test lowest livable level
Summary
During a short Q&A, epidemiologists and radon specialists said radon is common in the Intermountain West, increases lung-cancer risk, and can be detected with at-home tests; the EPA recommends testing the lowest livable level, often the basement.
Public-health experts said radon is a common, naturally occurring radioactive gas in Utah and the Intermountain West and urged residents to test their homes, particularly basements and other lowest livable levels.
The experts — epidemiologist Judy Oh and radon specialist TJ Mellers — told listeners that radon forms from the decay of uranium and related elements in soil, is odorless and colorless, and can damage lung tissue when inhaled. They cited a World Health…
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