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- Radon - Wikipedia
These decay products, often existing as single atoms or ions, can attach themselves to airborne dust particles Although radon is a noble gas and does not adhere to lung tissue (meaning it is often exhaled before decaying), the radon daughters attached to dust are more likely to stick to the lungs
- 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 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 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)
- Geologic Radon Potential Map of the United States
The Indoor Radon Abatement Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-551) directed the EPA to identify areas of the United States that have the potential to produce harmful levels of indoor radon, based on geological data and on indoor radon levels in homes and other structures
- Radon - MedlinePlus
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas It is invisible and has no odor or taste It comes from the normal decay of uranium and thorium These are two chemical elements that can be found in soil, rock, and groundwater Radon breaks down quickly, giving off radioactive particles
- See Your Risk: Updated Radon Levels by Zip Code - Radon. org
Check radon levels by zip code in your area with our updated database Learn how to safeguard your home from radon exposure by seeing radon levels by zip code
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