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REPORT FROM ALDERMAN EMMA MITTS

Ald. Mitts Brings New Youth Community Center to North Austin

At the September 9th City Council meeting, 37th Ward Alderman Emma Mitts experienced what she joyfully described as a ‘mountaintop moment’ when her Aldermanic colleagues unanimously approved the long-awaited North Austin Community Center.
“This multi-purpose center delivers on a promise I made to myself and my community years ago, and I deeply thank everyone for helping me bring critically needed services, jobs and helping increase vitality for my diverse areas.”
The new North Austin Community Center won’t officially open until sometime next year, but the excitement levels are already rising within the 37th Ward. Due to years of sustained effort by Alderman Emma Mitts and dedicated community partners this project is another step closer to fruition. How? She refused to give up, believing that this critically important neighborhood facility would become reality.
Thanks to her vision and strong commitment to serving her constituents, soon the series of formerly city-owned vacant lots at 1815 N. Laramie Ave. on the city’s west side will be transformed into a 140,00 square-foot, state-of-the-art community center with sports, after-school, cultural, and recreation programs for all young people, specifically emphasizing those between 16-25.
Alderman Mitts explains her laser-focused mission: “My goals to expand opportunity and equity on the west side are not only concentrated on vitally important economic development. It also includes providing constructive activities and improving options for under-resourced and at-risk adolescents. We must nurture, support, and uplift the awesome positive potential of OUR YOUTH NOW - - because they are OUR future Chicago thought-leaders and change-makers.”
The concept for the North Austin Community Center originally started development as a partnership between Grace and Peace Church and By the Hand Club for Kids in 2017.
“I am profoundly grateful for the strong advocacy of these two local organizations and their leaders, John Zayas (Grace and Peace Church) and Andraya Yousfi, of (By the Hand Club) for their stellar dedication, engaging and building sustained community support, to make this happen,” said Mitts.
Prophetically, the approved facility also helps fulfill one of the Alderman’s foremost dreams for the 37th Ward: Creating community space designed to impact future young lives, investing vital resources to benefit local families, changing the often negative images of Austin and surrounding west side neighborhoods.
Location between the predominantly Black Austin and heavily Latino Belmont-Cragin areas, the center will also expand positive multi-racial interaction between Black and Brown youth.
The Center will feature a walking track, a fitness center, a playground, soccer fields, and an outdoor workout area, basketball courts, CrossFit stations and lacrosse programming.
Additionally, Grace and Peace Church will connect with Young Life to provide youth center attendees expanded access to camping and outdoor education programs outside of Chicago. By the Hand Club will offer after-school programming, include academic assistance and mentorship for 400 high school and elementary students. Overall, the center will serve nearly 1,000 kids daily. Additional benefits include public safety improvements and expanded post-COVID tourism and Chicago visitors to Austin businesses.
Construction proposed to start this fall, with projected completion in 2021.

The 37th Ward office, 4924 West Chicago Avenue, is giving out PPE masks on a first-come, first-served basis to local 37th Ward residents, Monday-Friday, from 10:00am – 2:00pm. Contact the 37th Ward Office at 773-379-0960 or ward37@cityofchicago.org. You can also follow Alderman Mitts on Twitter: @EmmaMittsAld371

AS I SEE IT By Representative La Shawn K. Ford

Be Counted in the Census!

Chicago is lagging other large cities in census response rates, with only about 55% of residents recorded compared with the national rate of 62%. The response rate among Hispanic and Black people in Chicago is about 51%, compared with 69.6% among whites and 64.1% among Asians, according to Marilyn Sanders, regional director for the U.S. census in Chicago.
In spite of the confusion sowed by leadership at the federal level, courts have ruled that counting for the census can continue through October 31, 2020. However, the Trump administration’s Commerce Department is appealing this ruling. In any case, it is important to be counted, and as soon as possible. Every single person in the United States must be counted, regardless of immigration status.
The census count affects everything from how many seats in the House of Representatives a state gets to how trillions of dollars in federal funds are distributed to communities across the country for the next 10 years. That money goes to things like Medicaid, roads, education, assistance for lower-income families, and environmental programs. Your life will be affected, one way or another, by the census results, according to this reporting by Vox.
Participation in the census is critical to ensuring Illinois and local neighborhoods receive the resources and representation they deserve. It’s quick and easy to fill out the Census, it is all-hands-on-deck push the hard-to-count population to be counted.
If you don’t have easy access to the internet or would rather respond offline, you can call (844) 330-2020 if you speak English. If you have not yet responded to the census, please call today. For persons who speak Spanish, the number is 844-468-2020.
“The census is an act of civic engagement that can impact and benefit communities for the next ten years. The more responses we get, the more federal money we receive for better hospitals, stronger schools, and safer roads and bridges. I want to thank Rep. La Shawn K. Ford for raising awareness on the importance of the census,” said IDHS Secretary Grace Hou.

For more information, contact one of Ford’s Constituent Service Offices: 816 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park at 708-445-3673, 4800 W. Chicago Avenue in Chicago at 773-378-5902 or in the Stratton Office Building in Springfield at 217-782-5962, or visit www.lashawnford.com.

What Does God Have To Do With It? Who’s Running It?By Angie Mims

WHEN WE MINIMIZE THE FUNDAMENTALS

Last week, God allowed me to see another birthday. I couldn’t believe just how many people had reached out to me. Inwardly, I was bubbling over at just the acknowledgement. The gifts made it just as sweet. My mom has always said, “People don’t have to be nice.”
Ironically, I was thoroughly vexed at the reality that people from all over the globe can think the whole world of you, going above and beyond to make sure that you feel their love, support and encouragement while others that are close to you miss the very essence of you.
Here are some lessons that I re-learned when reflecting:
1. Never take people who are in your corner for granted. While people all over the world may reach out to you, it’s typically because you have a tangible gift that they can admire you for. Unfortunately, it isn’t because they’ve learned your heart nor who you are as a person.
2. Learn how to “chew the meat and spit out the bones.” While life lessons aren’t always delivered in ways that we may like, there’s always a lesson to be learned.
3. Never minimize the power of listening. We have one mouth and two ears for a reason. When you take the time to truly listen to a person, you learn so much about them. You learn how to relate to them and even how to fortify relationships OR perhaps, you learn the not-so admirable traits about them. A wise person once said, “A person who does not listen and always talks of themselves won’t have time to hear your footsteps when you’re gone. It’ll take their eyes to tell what their ears could not see.”
4. Love is an action. In today’s society, it is a word that is overly used. Plainly put, it just sounds nice to say, much like a morning greeting or an acknowledgement of when someone holds the door open for you as you walk in. And yet, real love has a way of being shown. It goes beyond the expected. For example, if a person that you did not know, held the door open for you as you walked in, would you deem that person being polite or would you say, “They’re in love with me?” Hopefully, you’re wise enough to know the difference. Do not be fooled by words. Love is not an attribute that should be diluted. Love will reflect actions to give substance to it’s existence.
5. Be aware of your weaknesses. It is not your strengths that the enemy is after. The enemy is after your weaknesses. All too often we spend an absorbent amount of time glorifying our strengths. However, to the observant AND to the enemy, your strength(s) could be used to mask your weaknesses. For example, a successful actor will be praised for their performing arts. If that skilled actor is not careful, an opening to their weakness, taken by their enemy, will inevitably destroy the very gift that they so heavily depended upon. Another example would be a husband who prides himself in providing for his wife but he’s never home nor is he attentive. His attention wanes when it comes to her intangible needs. Before long, Johnnie from her job has found a way to gain her ear. The husband’s weakness? Simply not paying attention. The wife’s weakness? Giving an ear to Johnnie.
So, what does God have to do with it? Fundamentals like listening, learning HOW to love, valuing your support system and self-assessments are all keys to long lasting success. While the world defines success on a person’s popularity and affluence, God places emphasis on intimacy, holiness and true love. I am learning that when we pray to God for a clean heart and when we do right by those God has blessed us with, everything else has a way of falling into place.

Angie Mims is a radio personality for the Promoting Precision Radio Show. She has interviewed many greats on her show such as NBC 5’s Art Norman, CLTV News Dr. Garrard McClendon, Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant, Ebony Magazine’s Senior Editor, Lynn Norment, the former president of Nigeria, General Olesugun Obasanjo, NBA players and many others. Visit her online at www.promotingprecision.com. Angie loves to meet new people and is in a constant attempt to unite people from all over the world. If you have a great story, don’t hesitate! Email her at AngieMims@PromotingPrecision.com today! You may also call (708)-612-4864. Support The Austin Voice Newspaper and let them know your thoughts about her column.

REACHING BEYOND THE WALLS By Reverend Dr. T.C. Thomas, Sr. Pastor

Staying the course!

Grace and peace to you all! Recently, early voting has begun. This historical moment takes us from our ancestors marching to all of us having the ability to cast our vote in this most important election in our nation’s history. Everyday something happens that pauses us and questions what appears to be continual madness coming from this White House. Looking over the horizon we understand the importance of this election. We have seen long lines at the polls coupled with the Republican storming to do everything possible to derail our voting during this pandemic. The Texas Republican Governor has tried to suppress the voters ability to cast their ballot by lessening the number of drop boxes in a state that has counties the size of some states. Understand that this voter suppression is aimed directly at Black and Brown voters with the hopes and bet that we will not wait in line and stay the course and vote like our lives depend on it.
Today, as we soon begin early voting in Illinois, we must stay the course and tow the line and vote. This is no time for us to be on mute by not voting or hanging onto excuses as to why we cannot or will not vote. The time is now and this is our opportunity to change this course we are currently facing. Donald Trump has shown he does not care about anyone but himself, his friends, and what suits his program. This is not the American democratic way. So please, take a sandwich, bottles of water, a chair and be ready to stand in line and vote so your voice can and will be heard! Don’t be discouraged, stay the course!

Stand up, Stand firm, Stand tall and VOTE!

Rev. Dr. T.C. Thomas is the Pastor of Walls Memorial C.M.E. Church, 200 S. Sacramento Blvd., on Chicago’s west Side. He is a strong advocate for children, education, healthcare and most of all the people of God “being better and not bitter.” Rev. Thomas is the author of the young reader series: “Who Am I Really?” and “Me and My Crew, Change is Coming.” Copies may be purchased by contacting the church office. Rev. Dr. Thomas may be contacted at 773-533-2721.

A Call To Action: By Reverend Charles C. Brown, Ph.D. - Pastor, New Heaven Christian Church

Pain Pills Can Be Addictive, And The Struggle To Kick The Habit Is Real

Recently, a very close friend of mine entered a drug treatment program, and he did so because he had become addicted to pain pills. Many individuals within our circle of friends, and many of his family members were both shocked and confused concerning his decision to seek treatment. Many people just could not understand why he needed treatment, and it was extremely ironic or funny to me that many people said the exact same thing. It was almost as though everyone was reading from the same script. Without fail, whenever the conversation arose, someone would immediately say, “He didn’t look like he was on drugs.”
Although I was momentarily shocked by the manner in which the statement was being continuously repeated, I soon began to understand the reason why people were so surprised. Unfortunately, whenever we discuss substance abuse disorder, we often focus solely on the use of illegal drugs or substances. Normally, we picture someone with an unkept appearance, walking up to the neighborhood drug dealer, and purchasing his or her next hit. However, this is not always the case, and substance abuse disorder has many different faces and affects individuals on many different levels.
Consequently, whenever we talk about substance abuse disorder, we tend to either forget about or overlook those who are struggling with prescription drug abuse. This is an ever-increasing problem that affects individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This is a problematic disorder that incorporates multiple aspects of addictive behaviors including stealing, forgery, mood swings, selling pills, selling prescriptions, changes in sleep patterns, taking higher doses, lying about prescriptions, and seeking prescriptions from multiple physicians.
According to the Mayo Clinic, Prescription drug abuse occurs whenever someone uses a prescription medication in a way that was not intended by the prescribing doctor. This includes sharing medications, doubling doses, and taking medications longer than originally prescribed or intended. The problem is not taking pain pills whenever there is a legitimate pain. The problem is taking pain pills long after the pain has gone, or the body has healed. Doing so, can easily open the door to dependencies or addictions, and this is especially true as it relates to opioid-based pain killers.
Through their extended use, opioid-based pain killers such as Vicodin, OxyContin, and morphine can easily result in an addiction, a dependency, or even an accidental overdose. As it relates to prescription drug abuse, no one is immune, and it has even taken the lives of some of our biggest celebrities. In April of 2016, at the age of 57, iconic pop, rock, and R&B artist Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose.
In April of 2016, wrestling superstar Joan Laurer, who is better known as Chyna, died from an accidental overdose of several drugs including diazepam, oxycodone, oxymorphone, and alcohol, In June of 2009, the King of Pop, Michael Jackson died after ingesting a cocktail of drugs that included propofol, lorazepam, midazolam, and diazepam. In January of 2008, Australian actor Heath Ledger died after taking a mixture of several prescription pills including oxycodone, hydrocodone, and diazepam, and these are just a few of the celebrities who have lost their lives due to an accidental overdose caused by prescription drug abuse.
This is a crippling disorder that has no respect of person, and it is just as deadly as any other substance abuse disorder. It also shares some of the same symptoms of other substance abuse disorders including loss of control, continuing to use despite knowing the harm that it is causing, a preoccupation with the thoughts of using the substance, cravings for the substance, and suffering withdrawals in the absences of the substance.

However, there is hope, and treatment is available. This disease has a cure, and you do not have to suffer alone. Prescription drug abuse is real, and if you have any old medications that you want to discard, please contact a member of the West Side Heroin and Opioid Task force to receive a free drug disposal pouch. In the inspiring words of Carl Bard, “Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending.”

Pastor of New Heaven Christian Church, Professor of Psychology, Advisor to State Representative LaShawn K. Ford, Illinois 8th District Chair of Higher Education, Co-Chair for the 37th Ward Pastors Alliance, member of the New Baptist Ministers Fellowship, and Board of Directors for the Chicago Low-Income Housing Trust Fund.

JESUS FREEWAY EXPRESS by Apostle/Prophet Emanuel Dada

WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY???

Greetings my dear brethren: Time is Fast Running Out! We are all here to make a decision and that decision is – where will you spend your spirit life after your life on earth ends? We will either spend ETERNITY with Father God and Jesus who love us and have prepared a mansion for us in heaven where there is exceedingly everlasting joy, love, peace, happiness forever and forever. Or you will spend eternity in hell where none of God’s goodness exists – only pain, torture, darkness, fire, demons and regrets for eternity. We need to choose and we need to choose today; this hour as no one but God knows when our brief life on earth is over. Psalms 103:15-16 states, “the life of mortals is like grass; they flourish like a flower of the field. The wind blows over it and it is gone, and its place remembers it no more.” Job 14:2 states life comes out like a flower and withers – it flees like a shadow. So where will you spend afterlife?
If we had the most beautiful car, jewelry, expensive clothes, beautiful home, plenty money in the bank, etc., none of this would compare to the glories of heaven. We must remember that time on earth is only for a brief period and this time on earth can never compare with the wonders, love, joy, beauty and peace in heaven with Jesus. You will not miss these brief vanities here on earth at all. You will be overflowing with joy and love in heaven – after your brief time on earth is over, but only if you accept Jesus as your Lord & Savior and live for Him.
Many of us have sorrows in this world (many trials and tribulations), but none of these sorrows compare even a little to the torture, pain and sorrow in hell that will last FOREVER. Make a choice today and repent and accept Jesus (who loves you and died for you) as your Lord and Savior and serve Him. If you are not saved and want to spend ETERNITY in heaven, please repeat this prayer our loud as Father God, Jesus and the holy angels are waiting and listening:
Father God, I REPENT of my sins. Please forgive me as I have sinned against you. I now accept Jesus as my Lord & Savior. I believe Jesus died for my sins. Please come into my life and forgive me of my sins and make me your child in Jesus’ name, Amen. If you repeated this prayer out loud and meant it sincerely from your heart, you are now a child of the Most High God. Find a good Bible teaching church, read the Word of God (the Bible) daily and please pray every day to our heavenly Father (God).
In closing where do you plan to spend your final abode in spirit after life on earth? Heaven is REAL and Hell is REAL too. You choose.

For Prayer support, please call me at (630) 965-0056. Thanks and God bless. Pastor (Senior Apostle/Prophet) Emanuel Dada.

Dr. James Poulos Presents:

Teeth Grinding

“Keep a stiff upper lip” or “get a grip!” That’s often the advice we get—and give—on how to cope with stress. If you take it literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often it happens as you sleep.
Teeth grinding can be caused not just by stress and anxiety but by sleep disorders, an abnormal bite or teeth that are missing or crooked. A study in the November 2016 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that teeth grinding is also associated with alcohol and tobacco use. People who drink alcohol and smokers are approximately twice as likely to grind their teeth.

The symptoms of teeth grinding include:
• dull headaches
• jaw soreness
• teeth that are painful or loose
• fractured teeth

Your dentist can fit you with a mouth guard to protect your teeth during sleep. In some cases, your dentist or physician may recommend taking a muscle relaxant before bedtime. If stress is the cause you need to find a way to relax. Meditation, counseling and exercise can all help reduce stress and anxiety.
Teeth grinding is also common in children. However, because their teeth and jaws change and grow so quickly it is not usually a damaging habit that requires treatment and most outgrow it by adolescence.
Although in adults teeth grinding is often the result of stress, the same is not always true with children.

Other possible causes of teeth grinding in children include:
• irritation in the mouth
• allergies
• misaligned teeth

If you’re concerned about your child’s teeth grinding, ask your child’s dentist about the potential causes and, if necessary, the possible solutions.

James Poulos, DDS, leads a team of dental specialists at Madison Pine Dental Clinic, 5470 West Madison Street, Chicago. Kidzone is a part of Madison Pine Clinic providing care to children and teenagers in a comfortable, nonthreatening setting. The clinic provides orthodontic care, braces, implants, and cleaning, in addition to fillings, crowns, and dentures for patients of all ages. Madison Pine accepts Medicaid patients and most insurance plans. For an appointment, call (773) 287-2277.

COMMENTARY - Rev. Mitchell Johnson

$200 million to fund our community’s needs – the case for safe and legal sports wagering.
With underfunded health care facilities and schools in our communities crying out for resources, it is essential that we look for new state revenue sources that can address these challenges – immediately.
There is now a simple and responsible way to generate $200 million to help our state meet its budget needs. A recent US Supreme Court decision effectively allowed all 50 states to legalize, regulate and tax wagering on sports if they so choose.
Other states are already bringing in millions to address their budget needs by legalizing sports wagering – and they are helping their residents by taking the market out of the shadows where it was dominated by unethical black-market operators and unregulated offshore websites. As a talk show host, resident, and community organizer who works with blighted communities, I have seen the negative impact that dangerous and illegal operators have had preying on our community. Change is sorely needed.
If Illinois acts quickly and implements a simple and fair sports wagering policy, it can almost immediately start generating revenue for key state services without further burdening taxpayers, while creating jobs and better protecting its residents. Every day that Illinois waits to legalize, regulate and tax sports wagering, significant amounts of money go to other states, which have already done so -- or to the illegal black market.
There is a big difference between legalizing sports wagering and other gaming expansion proposals such as building new casinos. Most importantly, legalized sports wagering can begin generating significant revenue for the state almost immediately after its enactment and implementation. Alternatively, the process of licensing and building new casinos will take many years and can be fraught with unforeseen challenges and delays. Illinois has pressing budget needs – particularly for education and health care – that cannot wait for years to be met.
Illinois already has ten operating casinos and over 30,000 video gaming machines in 6,000 locations. Expansion of casinos may simply further cannibalize an existing and saturated industry, forcing communities and casinos to fight for smaller slices of the same pie. This could put at risk the jobs of 6,200 employees at the existing casinos. Alternatively, legalized responsible sports wagering will bring an entirely new market out of the shadows and generate revenue and jobs without harming existing businesses. The large demand for sports wagering in Illinois is already clear; residents already wager on sports through offshore websites, through the large black market, or by traveling to the states that have already successfully legalized sports wagering. These wagers currently generate zero dollars for our community’s needs.
The creation of a legal and responsible sports wagering system in Illinois – run by experienced and qualified operators - will dramatically reduce the reach and impact of unethical and dangerous black market operators who prey on our communities, while helping us fund vital services and projects.
Illinois should pass a simple and responsible sports wagering legalization plan in to law as soon as possible. It is the right thing to do for our budget, our residents and our communities.

MONEY RUN By Kevin Pearson

Plan to Plan

Have you ever wondered why do I need a business plan? One may say to ones self “ I know what I want to sale. Can I just open my doors and start making money.” This is a thought that has crossed many entrepreneur minds, but having or not having a business plan can be the beginning or the end of ones business.
In early 2001, you all may know I published a hip-hop magazine that circulated in Chicago and two other major cities. The idea to start the magazine came over night. I can remember sitting on the floor in my brother’s room flipping through some old magazines. I looked him right in the eye and said, “ I want to start a hip-hop magazine.” Neither of us had writing experience and definitely no publishing experience, yet he was all in. Our entire business plan was fluttering in our imaginations.
Finally in 2003, after hundreds of hit or miss (only by the grace of God) we put out a full color glossy magazine. The hip-hop community loved the publication. We were on the media list of major music labels; we got passes to just about every hip-hop event. So what was wrong with that you ask? NO MONEY. We had zero revenue coming in, and no strategy in place to get any. We were the new guys on the block, and no ad agency would touch us. Also, big hip-hop publications where adding online versions of them selves, called e-zines, yet we still owed the printer. We hung on for a few years but closed shop in 2006.
In the end, we had a great product and tenacity, but no plan to execute anything. Today I plan everything, ever phone call, email, I even wrote a plan to write this column. “Remember no business has ever been totally successful with out a plan in place to make it successful.”

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PCC WELLNESS CENTER By Alexandra T. Chavez, Development Coordinator

PCC Offers Care Centered Around You
Pregnant and struggling with addiction?

With growing heroin use on the west side of Chicago, PCC Community Wellness Center (PCC) has started a chemical dependency program that offers combined prenatal care and substance abuse treatment for pregnant women. In this program, the treatment of heroin, alcohol, and prescription drug abuse is offered right in the doctor’s office.
PCC’s goal is to meet patients where they are in their recovery and help them to set goals without judgment. PCC can help improve the patients’ health and the health of their babies. Patients in this program receive safe, medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine and counseling. They visit weekly, are given ultrasounds, and deliver their babies at West Suburban Medical Center with a PCC doctor.
Services are available at our Chemical Dependency Clinic, located inside PCC Walk-In Wellness Center at West Suburban Medical Center at 1 Erie Court, Suite 1300, Oak Park, IL 60302. Pregnant women and their families in this program may continue to receive primary care, pediatric care, and behavioral health care at a nearby PCC location.
PCC accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and many health plans and also offers a sliding fee program for patients without insurance. They do not deny services because of inability to pay.

CANCER SOCIETY WARNS WOMEN OF THREAT FROM RADON EXPOSURE

A new report finds a statistically significant positive association between high levels of residential radon and the risk of hematologic (blood) cancer in women. This study is the first prospective population-based study of residential radon exposure and hematologic cancer risk, leading the authors to caution that it requires replication and whether it truly differs by sex.
Radon is a naturally-occurring byproduct of the decay of radium and is a known human lung carcinogen, the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Modeling studies show that radon delivers a non-negligible dose of alpha radiation to the bone marrow and therefore could be related to risk of hematologic cancers. More than 171,000 new cases of hematologic cancer and more than 58,000 deaths are expected in the United States in 2016. Hematologic cancers are the most expensive cancers to treat per quality-adjusted life year gained.
For the current study, researchers led by Lauren Teras, Ph.D., of the American Cancer Society used data from the American Cancer Society Cancer Prevention Study-II Nutrition Cohort established in 1992, to examine the association between county-level residential radon exposure and risk of Hematologic cancer. The analysis included 140,652 participants among whom there were 3,019 hematologic cancers during 19 years of follow-up. They found women living in counties with the highest mean radon concentration had a statistically significant 63% higher risk of hematologic cancer compared to those living in counties with the lowest radon levels. They also found evidence of a dose-response relationship.
The authors say men may have a higher baseline risk, possibly because of more exposure to occupational or other risk factors for hematologic cancer, reducing the impact of any additional risk from residential radon. In women, who have a smaller baseline risk, residential radon exposure might be a larger contributor to overall risk. Another reason may be that the women of this generation spent more time in their homes, so had more residential exposure than men.
According to Dr. Teras, “Radon is already associated with lung cancer and if other studies confirm the link to blood cancers, we think it would warrant strengthened public health efforts to mitigate residential radon risks.”

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