In my home assessment I found a number of exposures. The most alarming was the lack of radon testing, considering how harmful it is. I also found it interesting that simple things like candles and air fresheners that we may use on a daily basis are also exposures. I believe the age of the home was asked to consider lead in paint that was widely and commonly used in the 1970s. If someone lives in a basement they may be increasingly exposed to radioactive chemicals in the ground that can seep into a home. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of the homeowner to assess and address home- based environmental health risks.
