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    High radon levels, a known lung cancer risk, were found in Wisconsin and Illinois homes. Medical communities should conduct similar awareness projects nationwide to mitigate this environmental hazard.

    Area of Science:

    • Environmental Health
    • Public Health
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Radon-222 is a radioactive gas and a known environmental hazard.
    • Radon exposure is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer.
    • Public awareness of radon as a health risk is crucial for mitigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To increase public awareness of radon as an environmental hazard in south central Wisconsin and northwest Illinois.
    • To assess indoor radon levels in the surveyed regions.
    • To highlight the role of local medical resources in public health initiatives.

    Main Methods:

    • A public awareness project was implemented utilizing local medical resources.
    • Indoor radon levels were measured in residential buildings in Wisconsin and Illinois.

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  • Data was compared with previous Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) survey results.

    • Main Results:

    • Measured radon levels in Wisconsin counties met or exceeded those from a 1986-87 EPA survey.
    • Over 30% of surveyed buildings in Wisconsin exceeded the recommended radon level of 4 pCi/L.
    • Approximately 10% of surveyed buildings exceeded 10 pCi/L, and similar results were observed in Illinois.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant indoor radon levels pose a public health risk in the studied regions.
    • The findings underscore the need for continued radon awareness and testing.
    • Similar public health projects should be adopted by medical communities nationwide to address radon exposure.