January 16, 2023 3:00 a.m.
Students across the northwest are encouraged to get creative and help raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by participating in the 2023 Northwest Radon Poster Contest as part of January’s Radon Action Month.
A release from the Oregon Health Authority said radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up in homes. Testing is the only way to know if a home has radon because it is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Long-term radon exposure is the number one cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer in smokers.
Youth between ages 9 and 14 living in Oregon, Idaho, and Washington are eligible to participate in the poster contest. Students must either be enrolled in school or be a member of a sponsoring club such as scouting, art, computer, science or 4-H club.
The contest deadline is March 10th. Get more information at:
The contest is sponsored by OHA’s Radon Awareness Program and a number of other organizations.