“ Typically people say ‘ no ’ in that form , but they should say ‘ don ’ t know ’ because often ‘ no radon ’ is the wrong answer ,” Burns said .
But Austad believes South Dakota is dealing effectively with the problem .
“ I believe the word is out there and it ’ s getting more and more common ,” Austad said . “ You have professional real estate and home sales people who are disclosing radon information and are advising their clients to get tested now . In a way , maybe such laws wouldn ’ t be as effective or helpful as they would have been years ago .”
Source : Living in SD means elevated risk for radon exposure , lung cancer • South Dakota Searchlight