M4.6 Blog Assignment: Radon

I have only heard of Radon when I took my chemistry class many years ago. Only things I know about it its a gas and it is toxic. In watching that YouTube video I learned a new fact about Radon; it is radioactive and comes from decaying Uranium from the ground. I am sure many people have not heard of Radon and having a campaign for it would be a great way to let the public know there is another toxic chemical they need to be afraid of (no pun intended). To set up a national campaign on Radon education would need to be brought to the attention of communities, more so towards those who might have radioactive decaying Uranium in the ground such as those in Utah. Tents could be set up at nationwide at walk-a-thons, marathons, local neighborhood block parties, and festivals relevant to health and of course an accessible website filled with information. The point would be to bring awareness and how to test for radon in the grounds surrounding one's home. Stakeholder's needed to help execute this national awareness campaign would be the American Lung Association, International Association for the study of Lung Disease and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). With their help, Radon will be more known in the communities and hopefully the number of deaths will start to decline.

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  1. UnknownSeptember 14, 2018 at 6:14 PM

    I think it's a great idea to set up information tents at various events like walk-a-thons and block parties. It does seem like mobilizing those stakeholders would be a great way to spread awareness. I personally didn't know anything about radon before watching that video, so it's great to have gotten some information!

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  2. Douglas Fuller IIISeptember 17, 2018 at 2:57 PM

    Excellent ideas Christina. I think it's super important to just bring awareness, especially since most people have no idea what Radon is and certainly they don't know how it is effecting them.

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