Is there a killer hiding in your basement? 

Test for Radon!  What you don't know may hurt you.

Radon is a radioactive gas that could be hurting you. If you smoke, radon’s effect is even more deadly. 
It could be lurking in your basement. You can’t smell it, see it, feel it or taste it. Testing the air 
is the only way you’ll know if your family is at risk. Test kits are available for around $10 at most 
hardware stores. If you find your home has high radon levels, there are safe ways to vent the radon gas 
outside. Don’t risk it. Get your basement tested today. Do it for yourself—and the people you care about. 
To get more facts about radon and testing, call the Delaware Helpline: 1-800-464-HELP 
You may qualify for a free test kit. 


*Source: American Lung Association
(National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Iowa Radon Lung Cancer Study, 2000)

Made possible with the cooperation of the Delaware Cancer Consortium, and underwritten in part by the Delaware Health Fund.

DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Division of Public Health