M4.6 Blog Assignment: Radon

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In order to increase awareness about the health risks of Radon, my approach would start with reaching out to city newspaper and local media outlets to inform the public. Creating newsletters, flyers, and PSAs on the effects of Radon and what the public can do to lessen their risk of exposure would be one of the approaches I would take. This would call for a team up with community health clinics to disseminate this information to the general public and promote continued community education.

I would also develop survey tools assessing homeowners and renter knowledge on Radon exposure and recognizing symptoms. For this, I would team up with doctors to develop the assessment and to create information packets with health referrals and advice on how to protect themselves. Forming a partnership with the EPA to get tool kits for the community would also be beneficial, especially donated kits for people who are low income and cannot afford to get a kit or Radon test done.

With the help of EPA, talking with homeowners, landlords and property managers about Radon would also be helpful. Encouraging them to test for Radon and promote the safety of their tenants. Most landlords are required to notify tenants about lead exposure and smoke detector installation as part of their lease agreement. Including a radon check would help standardize a protocol of home testing which would protect the landlord and tenants from future health problems and liability issues.


Comments

  1. Sintia ShahbazSeptember 17, 2018 at 1:25 PM

    I really like your idea on partnering up with doctors in order to inform the public of health risks! Also, I think using media is a great way to spread information!!

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2018 at 3:39 PM

    I like your post and agree with the ideas you’ve laid out here. It Is so sad to me that owners of tenant-occupied buildings are not required to disclose potential radon hazards. In CA, it’s less of a concern than in other states, but still something that the public should be more aware of.

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