M4.6 Blog Assignment: Radon

I would develop a national awareness campaign by advertising the statistics of how many individuals who have been affected by radon gas exposure, as compared to those who have developed lung cancer due to smoking.

I would pair our national campaign with oncology physicians who have diagnosed individuals with radon gas exposure and have them provide an interview or symptoms checklist.

I would also make a national month for radon awareness and work with the local public health agencies within the cities and states offering radon awareness kits to be handed out to individuals to start the conversation. I would also pair up radon kits with real estate companies who can spread the awareness and option to get their homes tested for radon (and used as a selling point). Real estate companies and new home owners should be given pamphlets upon arrival to encourage to test for radon levels. Although this may be a faulty part of selling a house, real estate agents should always similarly check for radon exposure levels as well. 

Another stakeholder would be the environmental health and safety for the county to be responsible for all new developments. I would also join campaigns with the American Cancer Society, who can remind individuals to test for radon gas exposure to reduce the risks of lung cancer. 

Sources:
https://www.epa.gov/radon/national-radon-action-month-information
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/Radon/Radon-and-Real-Estate.aspx