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The University of Georgia Radon Education Program provides education to homeowners, housing industry professionals and medical personnel about the health risk related to the exposure to high levels of radon gas. In Georgia more than 800 people die of radon related lung each year. Georgia's metro counties, including DeKalb, are considered high risk areas. The Radon Education program presents a united front against radon, with nine federal agencies working to save lives from radon. Awareness efforts include activities to increase knowledge, promotional events to encourage testing and one-on-one consultation to provide alternatives for remediation when necessary. A total of 22 educational programs and 12 exhibits were planned and implemented in the Atlanta metro counties, reaching out to 1,736 participants. A total of 365 test kits were distributed or sold to homeowners. This year 88 percent of homeowners completed the testing process. Nineteen percent of the homes tested showed elevated radon levels. This is slightly higher than the national level of 15 percent.

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