New Data Shows Elevated Radon Levels in PA Homes, Health Officials Urge Testing
Elevated radon levels in PA homes have emerged as a pressing public health concern, according to new data released by state environmental agencies. The findings underscore a long-standing issue that places Pennsylvania among the highest-risk states for radon exposure, a leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that forms naturally from the decay of uranium in soil and rock. It seeps into buildings through cracks in foundatio