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Goal 7: Radon & Environmental Risk
Decrease exposure to radon and other environmental substances linked to cancer.
Action Steps:
A:
Increase the percentage of Iowans who test their homes for radon and mitigate when needed
B:
Educate the public, health care providers, public health officials, schools, property owners and managers and policy makers about radon and other environmental substances linked to cancer.
C:
Collaborate with cities and housing departments to develop initiatives that provide financial assistance for radon testing and mitigation.
D:
Develop and support cross-sector initiatives that increase home radon testing and mitigation.
E:
Require radon testing and mitigation in schools, multi-housing units, rental housing and new construction.
F:
Require newly constructed homes and buildings to be built using passive radon control methods according to the 2015 International Residential Building Code.
G:
Support research and funding to increase the evidence for environmental cancer risks.
H:
Support initiatives that reduce environmental exposures to substances or chemicals linked to cancer.
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