Radon Awareness Week

At a glance

January is National Radon Action Month. Over the last few years, CDC has chosen the last week of January to observe Radon Awareness Week. This important event sheds light on the dangers of radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States after cigarette smoking.

Jan 25-30, 2027

What’s your radon story?

Illustration of doctor speaking with patient about radon. Text says, "Have you tested your home for radon?"
Radon Awareness Week

The scene is your house and your community. The bad guy is radon, an invisible, silent home-invader. You are the main character. Your family, friends, and community members are in supporting roles. Your state radon control officer, radon mitigation (reduction) contractor, and healthcare providers may be woven into your story as heroes.

January 25-29, 2027, is Radon Awareness Week. This year’s theme is “What’s Your Radon Story?” Each day of the week features facts about radon with related graphics, social media messages, and highlighted radon story:

  • Monday: Who is affected by radon?
  • Tuesday: What are the health effects of radon?
  • Wednesday: Where are people exposed to radon?
  • Thursday: When should I install a radon reduction system?
  • Friday: Why should I raise awareness about radon?

Resources

Image of an adult and child building a house from toy blocks with the text "Protect Yourself & Your Loved Ones From Radon." at the bottom left corner is the CDC logo and at the bottom right is the text "cdc.gov/radon"
Radon Toolkit
Radon communication resources from CDC.
Blue background with text on the left "Raising awareness about radon risks and how people can protect themselves can save lives. " On the right is a cartoon male and female typing on their mobile devices with a larger device screen in the center showing the conversation between them as "Hey, I tested my home for radon. Levels came back high!" "Wow, I should test my home too" "Yes, I learned that radon can cause lung cancer. See www.cdc.gov/radon" "Thank you!" At the lower left is the CDC logo and lower right is www.cdc.gov/radon
Radon Toolkit: Social Media
Radon social media resources.
EH Nexus Podcast: Impact of Uranium and Radon in Tribal Communities
Radon Toolkit: Podcasts
Listen to CDC's podcasts to learn more about radon and how to protect your health.
A gamepiece house sits on top of a neighborhood map. A magnifying glass hovers over the map with text in the lens that reads, "86 Rn Radon "
Radon Features and Stories
A collection of CDC features and personal stories about how to reduce radon risk.
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Published: May 15, 2024
Updated: September 15, 2026

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