Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking



DHS Logo Original 07/11/2018
News Release


*For Immediate Release*

January 6, 2025
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

DHS Encourages Homeowners, Property Owners, and Schools to Test for Radon

" Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking"

Radon, a colorless, odorless gas, can seep into homes through their foundation and be deadly at high levels. In Wisconsin, 1 in 10 homes has elevated levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, and approximately 962 Wisconsinites have radon-induced lung cancer. Fortunately, radon is easy to test for and leaks can be fixed. This National Radon Action Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging home and building owners, and schools, to understand their risk and test their buildings for radon.

"Knowing about radon and testing radon levels in your home can save lives," said DHS State Health Officer Paula Tran. "In Wisconsin, we have 17 Radon Information Centers [ [link removed] ] around the state where experts are available to answer your questions and offer low-cost test kits. Indoor radon levels tend to increase during the colder months, so now is the perfect time to test your home or building for radon if you haven't before."

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