Grit Daily Startup Show Saving Lives by Preventing Lung Cancer - Dallas Jones - Ecosense
This week on the Grit Daily podcast, we sit down with Dallas Jones, vice president of Ecosense, to discuss the testing of homes for Radon. Radon is a leading cause of lung cancer, and Ecosense has been testing for the substance for decades. Dallas explains how the company has been able to make sophisticated technology accessible to homeowners at an affordable price. Make sure to tune in to the Grit Daily podcast, hosted by Sebastian Rusk, to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at startups.
Key Takeaways:
- The Dangers of Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer Risk.
- The Impact of Rayon on Human Health and the Environment: An Overview of Eecosense Testing Services
- The Benefits of Homeowners Investing in Professional-Level Sensors
Topics with Timestamps:
[00:04:40] The Risks Associated with Radon Exposure and Lung Cancer
[00:09:19] An Overview of Ecosense's Testing Services for Assessing the Impact of Rayon on Human Health and the Environment
[00:13:14] The Advantages of Homeowners Investing in Professional-Grade Sensors
Notable Quotes:
"Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. It’s the leading cause of lung cancer and people who don't smoke and is one of the top 10 causes of cancer mortality overall or any type of of cancer."
"The EPA estimates 21000 Americans die of radon induced lung cancer every year."
"The CDC tells us that the risk of rate on exposure to children may be twice as serious as it is to adults that have smaller lungs."
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