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Radon can aect anyone and is an envi- ronmental, housing and construction, and health issue. Collaboration between part- ners and agencies allows information to reach more people and ensures that con- cerns about radon are addressed from mul- tiple angles. Links to the resources mentioned in this column can be found in the sidebar. For more information and resources on radon and to be a part of Radon Aware- ness Week 2023, sign up for the Radiation and Health newsletter at https://tools.cdc. gov/campaignproxyservice/subscriptions. aspx?topic_id=USCDC_118.
Corresponding Author: Caitlyn Lutfy, Health Communications Specialist, Radiation Stud- ies, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Pre- vention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Atlanta, GA 30341-3717. Email: vxa3@cdc.gov. References Ou, J.Y., Ramsay, J.M., Smith, J., Akerley, W., Martel, L., Harding, G., Divver, E., Kirch- ho, A.C., & Kepka, D. (2019). Public awareness and perceptions surrounding radon testing in a state with high radon emission potential and low smoking rates. Journal of Environmental Health, 82 (3), 8–17.
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