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- Radon - Wikipedia
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 and Your Health | Radon | CDC
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 Poisoning: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More - Healthline
Long-term exposure to high levels of radon can be dangerous to your health Learn where you’re likely to find high levels of radon, how to test for it, and how it can impact your health
- Radon | US EPA
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
- Radon Gas: Causes, Exposure, Symptoms Complications
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 - World Health Organization (WHO)
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
- Radon. org - Your Trusted Source for Radon Information
Radon is a noble gas with the chemical symbol Rn and atomic number 86 It is unique among the noble gases due to its radioactivity Radon is produced from the decay of uranium, which is present in varying amounts in the Earth’s crust
- What you need to know to protect yourself from radon in Ohio
A look at frequently asked questions about radon and what Ohioans can do to protect themselves from the toxic gas
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