RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are encouraging residents to protect their health by testing their homes for radon during January, which is National Radon Action Month.
RHHD said radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless gas that results from Uranium decay found in certain types of soil and bedrock.
Indoor radon exposure is reportedly considered the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers…