Among women lung cancer surpasses breast cancer as the number one cause of death.

Radon is rated as the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. 60 people per day die prematurely due to radon induced lung cancer.

Prevention is the best option. Once the disease is contracted treatment options are limited and radical for lung cancer. Only 15% of people who contract lung cancer live beyond five years.

No Warning in the Home. Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas. Only testing can determine the risk level of your home.

The greatest risk of radon caused lung cancer is in the home. People spend on average 16 hours per day in their home.

"Unfortunately, many Americans presume that because the action level is 4 pCi/L, a radon level of less than 4 pCi/l is safe. This perception is altogether too common in the residential real estate market." (from the EPA document, "Health Risks.")

The lower the level in the home the lower the risk of contracting lung cancer.

The EPA says that homes with 4 pCi/l and above should be mitigated. The EPA says in homes with between 2-4 pCi/l the owner should consider mitigation.

Radon is everywhere. The outdoor national average is 0.4 pCi/l. Nearly all southern Wisconsin Counties are red counties. In red counties EPA estimates that most homes have a high potential for 4 pCi/l or above.