The radon threat is Still with us

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/29/opinion/the-radon-threat-is-still-with...
'Since the late 1980s, a half million Americans have died from radon-induced lung cancer, including a significant number who never smoked a day in their lives. You may have heard of radon more than 20 years ago when dangerous levels were first found in homes across the country. But the risks posed by this gas still have not been addressed in much of the nation.'
'Now the agency has decided to throw in the towel. The E.P.A.’s proposed 2013 budget would eliminate all money to help states promote radon awareness, oversee professional testing and reduce the risks of exposure.'

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/environhealth/Pages/RadoninCalifornia....

'While California  may have, on average, a small percentage of houses expected to have elevated radon it has a huge population.  Also there are areas of high radon potential  located in densely populated areas of the state.  As a result some urban areas may have large numbers of houses with elevated radon levels.  '