Date Published: 01/09/2009 [Source]

An estimated 20,000 lung cancer deaths per year are attributed to radon. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US and the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.

Douglas County is located in a high risk radon "zone." An estimated 1 in 3 homes in the area have elevated levels of radon.

Discounted kits are available from Douglas County Public Health.