State Health officials are urging Hoosiers to test their homes for Radon.
Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally in most soil.
It’s the second-leading cause of lung cancer and the number-one cause among non-smokers.
The U.S. EPA says it’s responsible for more than 20,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. each year.
Radon is a tasteless, colorless and odorless gas that can build up in homes without residents’ knowledge.
By testing, Hoosiers can determine whether a high radon level is present and take steps to fix the problem to protect themselves and their families.
The Indiana State Department of Health and the American Lung Association are partnering to provide county health departments throughout Indiana with free radon test kits to distribute to individuals in their communities.
