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6 godz. temu · An estimated 10.3 million Canadians living in houses with high radon, expert says. Radon gas, a radioactive element, seeps into the home from the surrounding rock and soil. (B.C. Centre for ...
18 mar 2024 · Myth 3: Only older homes have a high risk for radon exposure. Myth 4: Testing your house for radon is costly and time-consuming. Myth 5: Reducing the radon level inside your home is very expensive. Myth 6: Radon is a problem only in certain parts of the country.
25 sty 2023 · WHO fact sheet on radon and cancer: includes key facts, definition, health effects, radon in homes, radon in drinking water, WHO response.
According to a 2003 report EPA's Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, epidemiological evidence shows a clear link between lung cancer and high concentrations of radon, with 21,000 radon-induced U.S. lung cancer deaths per year—second only to cigarette smoking. [3]
• Radon occurs naturally in the environment and is the main source of exposure to ionizing radiation for many people. It is the most significant cause of lung cancer after smoking. • Control of radon to protect people in homes and most workplaces is guided by reference levels for radon concentrations in air.
13 kwi 2023 · How do you get exposed to it? You’re exposed to radon when you breathe it in. High amounts of radon may be found in the workplace, a school, or any building. You spend the most time in your...
7 sie 2024 · Is it okay to live in a house with radon? It depends on the level of radon. The EPA recommends every home be tested to be sure that radon does not exceed safe levels. What are the symptoms of...
