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  • Environmental Health
  • Public Health
  • Educational Science

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  • Radon exposure is a significant risk factor for lung cancer, contributing to 10-15% of cases.
  • Community members in rural Kentucky and suburban Ohio expressed concerns regarding radon exposure.
  • Lung cancer remains a major health concern, with tobacco smoke being the primary cause.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and pilot-test a family-centered, youth-engaged home radon testing toolkit.
  • To educate youth as citizen scientists on human subjects protection and home radon testing procedures.
  • To assess the feasibility and engagement of a school-based radon testing initiative.

Main Methods:

  • A toolkit was developed, including information on radon testing, interpretation, and reporting.
  • Youth were trained in human subjects protection and utilized the toolkit in a classroom setting.
  • Students obtained parental consent and engaged families in the home radon testing process.

Main Results:

  • One hundred students received training, with 27 participating as citizen scientists with parental permission.
  • Eighteen homeowners completed surveys as part of the study.
  • Measured radon levels in homes ranged from less than 14.8 Bq/m³ to 277.5 Bq/m³.

Conclusions:

  • Youth demonstrated significant interest and engagement in citizen science activities.
  • The project successfully integrated healthy housing and quality education, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals.
  • Further research is recommended to evaluate the broader impact of student-led environmental health projects in educational curricula.