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It varies from state to state. There are no federal laws that relate to the disclosure of radon levels when selling a home. Some states make sellers declare radon levels if they have been tested, while a small number require sellers to include a warning about the presence of radon in the home.

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The emission of toxic chemicals – also known as off-gassing – can continue up to five years after you purchase new furniture. It’s a good reason to buy used furniture, or take good care of the items you already have.

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Radon is colorless and odorless, which makes it very difficult to identify without the right equipment. And while prolonged exposure can be very serious to your health, it does not make you immediately nauseous.

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Measuring radon is a great way to know if your indoor air is safe or not – but you need to understand the numbers that are given. The WHO recommends an average level at or below 100Bq/m3 or 2.7pCi/L as safe.

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Nearly one out of every 15 homes in the United States is estimated to have an elevated radon level.

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The Harvard Review found that 21% of the 21.8 million cases of asthma annually are attributed to residential dampness and mold – both symptoms of excess humidity in the home.

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With an estimated 21,000 deaths a year, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

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The EPA reports that indoor air can be up to five times more polluted than outdoor air.

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We’re the indoor generation, spending a massive 90% of our time indoors. Which makes indoor air quality even more important.

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The State of Global Air survey found that air pollution could be collectively responsible for cutting 1 year and 8 months from life expectancy on average, worldwide.