Health officials are urging people to get their homes tested for radon gas. The deadly fume is often found in homes during the winter months.
Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Each year it causes over 21,000 lung cancer deaths.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas. It’s often found at the lowest level of homes during the winter. This is because cold temperatures increase the pressure within the home, causing more air to be drawn in from the ground, which increases the risk of radon entering the home.