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Jackson, MS – As Thanksgiving celebrations bring families indoors across Mississippi, health officials are warning residents of a silent, invisible danger that could be seeping into their homes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) say radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas, becomes especially hazardous in colder months when homes are sealed for warmth.
Radon is formed as uranium in rock and soil breaks down underground, releasing gas that seeps upward through cracks in foundations, drains, or gaps around pipes. Because it’s odorless, colorless, and tasteless, families can be exposed for years without realizing it…