Radon and Health
Presented by our friends and colleagues at Physicians for Social Responsibility Pennsylvania
Featuring Edward Ketyer, MD, FAAP
Radon gas is the second-leading cause of lung cancer behind tobacco smoke. We’ll explore where radon comes from, how it gets into our homes, schools, and businesses, and steps people can take to reduce their exposure
Dr. Edward Ketyer, a member of the PSR Pennsylvania Board of Directors, earned his BS from the University of Vermont and his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School. He completed his residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As one of the founding physicians of Pediatric Alliance, PC, Dr. Ketyer served as its president from 1997-2004. He has worked at Pediatric Alliance since 1990 and is the editor of the popular pediatric blog, The PediaBlog.