Radon

As with any awareness campaign, a big part of it has to be that the information is relevant and easy to understand. The information needed would come from experts in radon and radon-related lung cancer cases. The best way to disseminate this information would be through non-government organizations that deal with health related issues. Government officials and offices would also be helpful in providing information and calling the public's attention to radon related concerns. It is also extremely important to have the residents become involved in these efforts. Helping them become aware of the fact that lung cancer can also be caused by radon exposure and not just first-hand or second-hand smoke can be a powerful way to call their attention and hopefully have them share the same cause. Free radon testing or free radon testing kits can also be utilized to help families become more aware of their radon exposure levels without putting any financial burden on them. Following this up with free consultations can provide them with steps to take in order to address the radon levels within their homes. An awareness campaign is a collective effort and will take the contributions of many individuals and organizations to be successful.

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  1. UnknownSeptember 24, 2018 at 6:15 PM

    I enjoyed reading this post. I agree that information needs to come from the experts. Getting the government involved is a great idea because it would allow for more parties being involved with this campaign. I Love the idea of using radon testing kits. This is a good way to educate as well as assess the community members exposure for radon. I agree that follow ups are important so i'm glad you also discussed that :).

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  2. UnknownNovember 5, 2018 at 6:32 PM

    While I agree information should come from the top down/ from the experts, I think many times change comes from the bottom. I wonder what our model would look like if we started trusting some of the smaller voices. Just a thought.

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