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.