"EPA's national survey of schools produced some alarming results about concentrations in our children's classrooms. Public awareness must be raised about the hazards of radon to hasten efforts to reduce the danger. All schools must be tested to determine if there is a problem, and schools must inform parents of the results. We cannot ignore this problem." Kathryn Whitfill, National PTA President.
A child’s different lung shape, size, and breathing rates as compared with adults means higher estimated radiation doses.
Risk of lung cancer in children resulting from exposure to radon may be almost twice as high as the risk to adults exposed to the same amount of radon.
If children are also exposed to tobacco smoke, the risk of lung cancer is at least 20 times greater.
How Can Radon Affect the Health of Children
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