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- American Association Of Radon Scientists And Technologists (AARST) –
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the leading cause among nonsmokers, and is found in homes throughout Illinois. Performing a radon test is the only way to know if radon levels in your home are high.
- American Lung Association of Illinois –
A bi-state health organization supported by legions of dedicated volunteers, a professional staff and leading experts in lung disease. We envision a world free of lung disease. Our mission is to make that vision a reality by preventing lung disease and promoting lung health.
- The Iowa Lung Cancer Study – was a
A large-scale epidemiology study initiated in 1993 and funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). The study assessed the risk posed by residential radon exposure. The 5-year study was performed in Iowa and the participants were women throughout Iowa who lived in their current home for at least 20 years. Over a thousand Iowa women took part in the study.
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