Radon Exposure in Smokers vs. Non-Smokers Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water. It can seep into homes through cracks in floors, walls, and foundations. While radon is invisible and has no smell, it is extremely dangerous. In fact, radon is the second […]
Understanding Radon and Its Health Risks Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless radioactive gas that occurs naturally in the environment. It forms when uranium in soil, rock, and water breaks down over time. Because you can't see, smell, or taste radon, many people don't realize it's present in their homes. However, radon exposure is […]
JAMA Oncology recently released a Patient Page called Understanding Lung Cancer in Younger People as a public service for lung cancer awareness. In this article, they discussed the rise in lung cancer diagnoses and the causes of the disease—which includes a radioactive gas commonly found in Utah. Radon 101 Radon is a radioactive gas that […]
Utah is known to have lower than average smoking and drinking rates in the United States, but that doesn’t mean all health risks are lower. In fact, Utahns face unique lung cancer risks compared to many other states simply due to environmental factors. According to the American Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report, Utah […]
As the global climate continues to reshape our environment, the attention understandably falls on rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and damage to biodiversity. However, one lesser-known consequence of climate change lies beneath our feet—literally. Scientists are beginning to uncover how shifting climate patterns may influence the behavior of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas […]
Radon exposure in Logan, Utah - Nationally, 10% of lung cancer cases are in non-smokers, but that number is closer to 30% in Utah due to radon exposure. Radon is a radioactive gas created when uranium in the soil breaks down. Utah has high amounts of uranium and thus has high amounts of radon. Even […]
Nationally, 10% of lung cancer patients are non-smokers. However, in Utah, that number is closer to 20-30%. We’re here to help you understand why Utahns are impacted at a greater rate with non-smoking lung cancer (and what you can do about it). Radon in Utah Utah’s landscape is full of uranium in the soil, and […]
If you have discovered or are worried about a radon problem in your home, you may be looking into methods to reduce radon. There are several radon reduction techniques available to you, but we should first review why radon reduction is important. What Is radon gas and why is it dangerous? As uranium in soil […]
Radon is a radioactive gas that cannot be seen, tasted, or smelled. In the United States, exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers and the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. Agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and World Health Organization (WHO) have strong stances about radon […]
