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Radon
URL: http://www.nsc.org/resources/issues/radon/

Description:
Fact sheets on radon, the radioactive gas that "is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States." Includes a FAQ, information about National Radon Action Month (January) and National Radon Action Week (October), links to state government information about radon, children's activities, and related materials. From the National Safety Council.

Publisher:
National Safety Council

Extra Keywords
radioactive decay uranium

Library of Congress Subject Headings:
Hazardous substances
Radon

LII Database Information:
Record 12605 created by Jennifer English on 10/18/2004
Last modification on 07/31/2009
Published: 10/18/2004  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/12605