press release
Jan. 10, 2012, 12:35 p.m. EST
Ontario Lung Association-Radon: The Risk is Real, Especially for Smokers
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jan 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Editors Note: There are two photos associated with this press release.
January is radon action month, for good reason. Despite being the second leading cause of lung cancer, awareness about this natural gas is extremely low. The Ontario Lung Association is urging homeowners and occupants to better educate themselves about the potential health risks radon poses for the whole family, especially for smokers.
What is radon?
Radon is a gas naturally produced by the breakdown of uranium in the ground that can seep into a home often through its foundation. It goes undetected because you can't see it, smell it or taste it. Radon is random; there is no formula for predicting which home will have high levels of radon. The best way to detect radon is to test your home.
Higher risk for smokers
Non-smokers exposed to high levels of radon over a long period have a one in 20 chance of developing lung cancer. This risk increases to one in three for smokers under the same conditions. While 90 per cent of lung cancer deaths in Canada are caused by smoking, radon exposure is linked to the remaining 10 per cent.
What you can do
The Ontario Lung Association encourages consumers to:
1. Purchase a home radon test kit at a major Canadian retailer or online. Winter is the best time for testing, which takes approximately 90 days. The cost is about $40-$60 (including lab analysis fees), and comes with peace of mind. During National Non-Smoking Week - January 16 to 20, 2012 - the lung health organization is offering free radon home test kits to Ontario residents through its Helpline at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) while supplies last.
2. Quit smoking. Nicotine can be a strong addiction so quitting can often be difficult for smokers. Individuals interested in quitting for good are encouraged to call The Lung Association's Helpline at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) and speak to a certified respiratory educator who can help develop an effective quit plan.
Additional information
Want to know more about radon? Visit www.on.lung.ca/radon
Read more:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ontario-lung-association-radon-the-risk-is-real-especially-for-smokers-2012-01-10
Jan. 10, 2012, 12:35 p.m. EST
Ontario Lung Association-Radon: The Risk is Real, Especially for Smokers
TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jan 10, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Editors Note: There are two photos associated with this press release.
January is radon action month, for good reason. Despite being the second leading cause of lung cancer, awareness about this natural gas is extremely low. The Ontario Lung Association is urging homeowners and occupants to better educate themselves about the potential health risks radon poses for the whole family, especially for smokers.
What is radon?
Radon is a gas naturally produced by the breakdown of uranium in the ground that can seep into a home often through its foundation. It goes undetected because you can't see it, smell it or taste it. Radon is random; there is no formula for predicting which home will have high levels of radon. The best way to detect radon is to test your home.
Higher risk for smokers
Non-smokers exposed to high levels of radon over a long period have a one in 20 chance of developing lung cancer. This risk increases to one in three for smokers under the same conditions. While 90 per cent of lung cancer deaths in Canada are caused by smoking, radon exposure is linked to the remaining 10 per cent.
What you can do
The Ontario Lung Association encourages consumers to:
1. Purchase a home radon test kit at a major Canadian retailer or online. Winter is the best time for testing, which takes approximately 90 days. The cost is about $40-$60 (including lab analysis fees), and comes with peace of mind. During National Non-Smoking Week - January 16 to 20, 2012 - the lung health organization is offering free radon home test kits to Ontario residents through its Helpline at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) while supplies last.
2. Quit smoking. Nicotine can be a strong addiction so quitting can often be difficult for smokers. Individuals interested in quitting for good are encouraged to call The Lung Association's Helpline at 1-888-344-LUNG (5864) and speak to a certified respiratory educator who can help develop an effective quit plan.
Additional information
Want to know more about radon? Visit www.on.lung.ca/radon
Read more:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/ontario-lung-association-radon-the-risk-is-real-especially-for-smokers-2012-01-10
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