The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) has partnered with Take Action On Radon to protect residents from lung cancer this November by participating in the National 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge.
Too few Canadians are aware that the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers can be found right in their own homes. Radon gas is a concern across Canada, but only a radon test will indicate whether the levels in your home are a health concern to you and your family.
Residents throughout the Strathcona Region are invited to protect their health by testing their homes for radon this winter with the 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge. This free program includes a Radon Virtual Information Session on Monday November 25th, that covers the health effects of radon, why it’s a concern in the area, and what Health Canada recommends for homeowners. Free test kits will be available to 100 households, with details provided during the virtual information session.
“The 100 Radon Test Kit Challenge is a fantastic opportunity to support families throughout the region as they work to protect their health” said Strathcona Regional District Board Chair, Mark Baker. “Over the past few years, we’ve all gained a deeper understanding of the importance of air quality, and radon gas is a crucial part of that discussion.”
“Radon is a well-established human carcinogen and testing and reducing radon levels is an important method of lung cancer prevention” said Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, a researcher from the Faculty of Sciences from Simon Fraser University. “Residential radon is marked as Canadians’ primary exposure to radon; preventing radon exposure will reduce the number of Canadians dying of lung cancer.”
According to Pam Warkentin, Executive Director of CARST and Project Manager for Take Action on Radon, many Canadians are aware of radon gas but have not yet tested their homes. Whether it’s your first time hearing about radon or a familiar topic, if you haven’t tested your home yet, now is the perfect opportunity to do so. For those who have tested in the past, CARST recommends re-testing every 3 to 5 years to ensure continued safety.
Now is the perfect time to Take Action on Radon.
To learn more about radon and how to test your home, visit: TakeActionOnRadon.ca
Radon test kits can be picked up from Tuesday, November 26, to Friday, November 29, at the SRD office, located at 990 Cedar St., Campbell River, BC. Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Funding for this project is provided by Health Canada.
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