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Report shows 25% of Virginia homes have dangerous levels of this radioactive gas

According to the American Lung Association, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause of lung cancer in people who have never smoked. It’s responsible for an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year.

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Report shows 25% of Virginia homes have dangerous levels of this radioactive gas

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