The EPA estimates that one out of every 15 homes in the United States has indoor levels of radon equal to or greater than the EPA's recommended levels. Plus, some schools and workplaces may exceed the EPA's guidelines. Radon is invisible and odorless, therefore the only way to determine if your home, school or workplace is at risk, is to conduct a radon test to measure the radon levels. The risk for developing lung cancer is even higher in a person who smokes or breathes second-hand smoke and also is exposed to radon. Protect yourself at work.
Many industries work with carcinogens, placing workers at a greater risk for developing lung cancer.
Working with certain types of insulation, coke ovens or repairing brakes also increases lung cancer risk. If you are a smoker working with carcinogens, your lung cancer risk is greatly increased. Lung cancer 5326 Watch Health Matters every Sunday at 11 a.m. on KSTP channel 5. The information on this fact sheet is not meant to substitute for a consultation with your physician, or with another health care professional. Speak with your doctor if you have questions about lung cancer, or about any medical problem.