Comments on: Radon causes cancer: are you safe?

By: Doug Wall

Doug Wall — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:27:32 +0000

We have performed thousands of radon tests in southwest Florida and found thousands of homes with elevated radon levels. The Florida Department of Health is conducting a study, funded by a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant, to investigate the causes of elevated radon levels in mid and high-rise multi-family residences in Lee and Collier Counties. Seems a shame that Collier and Lee Counties are not required to test their schools for elevated radon levels like many other counties in Florida. FL DOH protects the public?

By: RB

RB — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 08:50:47 +0000

Aye, radon *is* one of those health risks that most people don’t know about it. Which is odd, because testing kits aren’t that expensive, and it’s not impossible to fix a radon problem. I guess if it came in a little white stick and people smoked it, we’d be up in arms…

By: usfadvancedreporting

usfadvancedreporting — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:27:14 +0000

Great reporting, plenty of information. A little long, but it makes sure to inform the readers of the dangers of radon.

By: usfadvancedreporting

usfadvancedreporting — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:24:37 +0000

I found your story interesting, the topic is something everyone should be aware of. I agree that you probably could have interviewed more people, but other then that I liked it.

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:23:20 +0000

Excellent story. Great sources, research and very informative.

By: usfadvancedreporting

usfadvancedreporting — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:16:21 +0000

Some style errors and a little long, with a lot of facts. I probably would’ve found more people to interview or cnter the story on the woman who’s sister had lung cancer.

By: usfadvancedreporting

usfadvancedreporting — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:15:21 +0000

Radon is a very important topic that is pushed under the rug a lot. I agree, its informative but lengthy

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:15:20 +0000

I am happy Florida has one of the best radon-resistant construction plans. I was getting scared

By: usfadvancedreporting

usfadvancedreporting — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:13:14 +0000

A littlel long for a story on radon, which may not be that interesting to people, but it is very informative. I would narrow it down to the most important to make a more enjoyable read.