Radon is a contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide. Because radon is denser than air it accumulates in basements and crawlspaces under dwellings.
Radon is a radioactive substance, which means it emits radiation (a type of energy). Radiation can damage your cells, leading to cancer. Experts estimate that radon exposure is the second most common cause of lung cancer (the first is smoking).
Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings, and build up in the air. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer. All outdoor and indoor air has some radon in it.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can have a big impact on your health and indoor air quality. All homes should be tested for radon.
Exposure to radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in people who don’t smoke. Getting your home tested for radon can help protect you and your family and reduce your cancer risk. What is radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas.
What is radon, and why is it a concern in our homes or work places? Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the radioactive decay of radium. Breathing high concentrations of radon can cause lung cancer.
Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Radon is estimated to cause between 3% to 14% of all lung cancers in a country, depending on the national average radon level and smoking prevalence. Lung cancer risk is higher for smokers due to synergistic effects of radon and cigarette smoking.