As January approaches, North Carolina prepares for Radon Action Month with a fresh release of updated data on radon concentrations at the county level. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is set to host a virtual roundtable on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. via Zoom, welcoming news media and relevant organizations to explore the latest radon-related resources.
Radon, an invisible and odorless gas, poses a significant health risk by infiltrating homes and buildings, potentially reaching dangerous levels. In fact, radon is recognized as the leading environmental cause of lung cancer in North Carolina.
Statewide surveys have indicated that high radon levels are not restricted to certain geological zones. The presence of uranium in building materials also contributes to the spread of radon gases. The latest data highlights varying impacts of radon exposure across different communities. In response, NCDHHS has disseminated county-specific guidelines and educational materials in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, and 14 additional languages, aiming to raise public awareness statewide.
Event Details
What: NCDHHS virtual media session on radon data and resources
Who:
Phillip Gibson, NC Radon Program Coordinator, Radiation Protection Section, Division of Health Service Regulation, NCDHHS
Mary Reynolds, Radon and Indoor Air Coordinator, EPA Region 4
Kennedy Holt, Environmental Toxicologist, Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Section, Division of Public Health, NCDHHS
Sarah Arthur, Comprehensive Cancer Control Program Director, Cancer Prevention and Control Branch, Division of Public Health, NCDHHS
When: Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024
11 a.m.
Where: Zoom. Credentialed media should RSVP for the link by emailing [email protected].
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