Untested Basement Radon
Moderate burden — Untested Basement Radon adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Lower-floor living space, never tested for radon.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 41 places untested basement radon in the Moderate band. The chemical-hazard rating is what drives the score down. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and is completely invisible. A one-time test is among the highest-value things on this whole list.
Frequently asked questions
Is untested basement radon a toxic exposure?
Untested Basement Radon has a Detox Score of 41 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and is completely invisible. A one-time test is among the highest-value things on this whole list.
What is a safer alternative to untested basement radon?
A lower-exposure swap for untested basement radon is: A cheap radon test kit, then mitigate if high. Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer and is completely invisible. A one-time test is among the highest-value things on this whole list.