Radon
What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless and odorless naturally occurring radioactive gas found in rocks and soil that is detrimental to human health. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause of lung cancer among never-smokers. Most radon exposure occurs in the home.
Kentucky leads the nation in the incidence of new lung cancer cases, and researchers suspect that the individual or combined effects of tobacco smoke and radon exposure play a role.
Radon Facts & Research
Radon Education
Radon CE
Did you know? An estimated 1,033 Kentuckians are diagnosed with radon-induced lung cancer every year.
Learn how to take with patients about radon. Earn up to 4.0 FREE CE hours.
Radon Professional Certification
Ready to become a certified radon specialist? Dive into our step-by-step radon certification guide to learn more about radon measurement, radon mitigation, and the process involved to become a certified with the National Radon Safety Board and National Radon Proficiency Program.
Radon Activities
Active Radon Studies
Radon on the RADAR
Take action and safeguard your home against radon. Visit Radon on the RADAR to learn about free radon detector kit's now available for checkout at your county library.
