The invisible risk: Why radon deserves your attention

Radon doesn’t smell. You can’t see it. And most people don’t realize it’s in their home until someone tells them to look.January is National Radon Action Month. In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, Rebecca Cantrell, radon educator for University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, discusses why this invisible gas is a serious and often overlooked public health issue.Cantrell explains what radon is, why it’s the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and why no home in Georgia is exempt from risk. She walks listeners through: How often to testHow Extension helps residents make sense of their resultsWhat to do if results come back elevatedHow education around radon empowers residents to keep their homes and families safeLearn more about how to protect your family from the health effects of radon at radon.uga.edu.Resources:UGA Radon websiteRadon gas and water testing and mitigation resourcesFind your local UGA Cooperative Extension officeGet social with us!Follow CAES on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and check out UGA Extension on on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest updates.