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Columbus, OH – As winter conditions continue across Ohio and homes remain tightly sealed to keep out the cold, health officials are urging residents—especially those in Columbus and surrounding central Ohio communities—to be aware of a dangerous indoor health threat that often goes unnoticed. January marks National Radon Action Month, highlighting radon gas, commonly described as the “invisible killer” inside the home.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from soil and rock. It can seep into homes through foundation cracks, basements, crawl spaces, and utility openings. Much of Ohio is classified as a moderate to high radon risk state, with elevated levels detected in homes across Franklin County, northern Ohio, and the Appalachian region…