January awareness month highlights simple steps to reduce lung cancer risk
January is National Radon Action Month, and officials with the City of Fort Collins are urging Northern Colorado residents to test their homes for radon. This naturally occurring gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
Radon is colorless and odorless and can seep into homes through cracks and openings in basements, crawl spaces, and concrete slabs. Levels can vary widely from house to house and are unrelated to a building’s age or condition. Colorado homes are considered at higher risk due to regional geology.
Testing for radon is simple and affordable. The City of Fort Collins offers discounted radon test kits—$6 for short-term tests and $20 for long-term tests—available at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive. In addition, the first 100 residents who visit the senior center during January can receive a free short-term test kit while supplies last…