Tuesday, September 18, 2018
M4.6: Radon
To develop a national radon awareness campaign, I would partner with the American Lung Association, public health departments, housing and urban development and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The campaign would include an educational component describing the health hazard of exposure to radon, how we are exposed to it, and how to prevent/reduce exposure. It would include resources for where to get a radon test kit. Public health departments will coordinate community outreach events where community members can attend to learn about radon and buy a testing kit. In low-income neighborhoods, there will be an allocated number of free testing kits to pass out on a first come first serve basis. Follow-up is an important of the campaign. Hypothetically, low-income neighborhood houses will have a higher level of unsafe radon exposure and residents unable to fix the problem. Therefore, the campaign will provide resources for radon mitigation. For sustainability, the campaign will also work to pass laws for radon-resistant construction and renovation.
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You've got some great ideas here! Even if they held a Radon-specific event, it might not get as much publicity and attendees than it would if they had an event at a Relay for Life. It's totally relevant, and the Relay for Life usually has thousands of people at each event.
ReplyDeleteI love the community outreach and idea for free testing kits! Aside from just knowing they exist, if these materials aren't readily accessible to low income communities it is very unlikely they will go out to pick one up. I also love the follow-up component to ensure long-term risk reduction.
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