Prevent Lung Cancer: Radon Awareness Week Oct. 2010

Online, October 24, 2010 (Newswire.com) - "National Radon Action Week 2010 begins October 17th. This is a great opportunity to find out if your family is at risk from America's leading in-home killer," states Jamey Gelina of Air Quality Control Agency Inc.

The World Health Organization and EPA have identified Radon Gas as the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. To address this epidemic, National Radon Awareness Week has been announced for the week of: October 17th - October 24th, 2010.

Local, state, and National health agencies are urging the media to write articles about this growing health concern. Radon is a problem in nearly 20% of the homes in many areas of the United States and claimed the lives of approximately 20,000 Americans in 2009.

By participating in National Radon Awareness Week, you can help reduce the number of Radon-induced fatalities this year. A short story or other form of media attention that you can offer will go a long way toward stopping this deadly killer. Radon testing is easy, inexpensive, and saves lives! Learn more about National Radon Awareness Week 2010 at RadonWeek.WordPress.com.

Air Quality Control Agency is helping home owners all over the United States protect their families from lung cancer by installing high-quality, affordable Radon Mitigation Systems.