Radon is a serious health risk and has been found everywhere, in every state. The only way to know if a home has radon is to test.
Every house should be tested for radon. It is unfortunate that this normally only happens during a real estate transaction.
As you probably already know, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers, and the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
I hope you decide to test.
Regards,
Martin

Posted by: msmithusi at May 30, 2008 7:42 PM in response to radon?

Try to put it in perspective, Martin. Radon is less of a threat than WMDs from Iraq, at least in NY state.

And as for the "second leading" ...check the stats...smoking:90, radon:2 or something, I can look 'em up for you if you insist.

I just cannot believe that people are so risk-averse.

Posted by: cmu at May 30, 2008 8:39 PM in response to radon?