Ecosense : Are they potentially helping prevent lung cancer , one device at a time ?
BY THE TRIBUNE EDITORIAL TEAM ON JANUARY 23 , 2023
Until the invention of accurate , consistent , and affordable radon gas detectors , a silent killer went unchecked and virtually unknown . Since 2019 , Ecosense has fought to make the public aware of the dangers of radon gas , and their efforts are showing results .
The Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) estimates that 1 out of every 15 US homes harbor elevated levels of radon gas , and that reducing home radon exposure will cut the country ’ s lung cancer deaths in half . January is national radon awareness month , and there is no better time for people to learn about and protect themselves from this serious health risk .
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