The CLOVER Study
Climate Impact on Lung Cancer via Exposure to Radon


Purpose
The CLOVER study seeks to understand exposure to radon in North Carolina homes, Radon is the second leading risk factor for lung cancer in North Carolina. The study project seeks to establish any links with climate change and exposure to radon. Our goal is to quantify the burden of radon-induced lung cancer in North Carolina and place emphasis on reaching members of vulnerable populations. Results will directly inform state policies and funding to improve radon awareness, testing, and mitigation and lower the burden of lung cancer in North Carolina.
What is Climate Change?
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.


What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, and naturally-occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer.
Radon is found in rocks and soil. When radon escapes from the soil or is burned in fossil fuels (coal, oil, etc.) it spreads into the air around us and our homes. Radon can also be found in water.
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To read more about radon, visit the CDC website
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To test for radon in your home, you can order a radon test kit which will tell you the concentration of radon in picoCuries per liter of air (pCi/L). High levels of radon include results from 4 pCi/L or more.
Learn more about radon testing on NC Department of Health and Human Services click here

Help us prevent radon exposure in North Carolina households and increase our understanding of climate change on radon exposure in North Carolina.
Join the CLOVER study today!
Who is eligible?
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Must be an adult and a North Carolina resident
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Able to understand English and/or Spanish
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Be willing to participate in free radon testing and a short survey
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What to expect: ​
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Complete a short survey
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Receive and use a *free* 7-day household radon test kit
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After tests and survey are received, you will receive a $10 VISA gift card
