- Radon - Wikipedia
Radon isotopes are the immediate decay products of radium isotopes The instability of 222 Rn, its most stable isotope, makes radon one of the rarest elements
- 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 Frequently Asked Questions | Maine Center for Disease Control . . .
Answer: The Maine Radon Registration Act says a Maine registered radon tester must conduct the test, unless the owner or occupant conducts it This is true for radon in water as well It is illegal for a Realtor or home buyer to do a radon in air or radon in water test
- 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 Gas Exposure Poisoning: Symptoms, Health Effects . . . - WebMD
You can't see, feel, taste, or smell it, but radon can be present anywhere Learn more about this radioactive gas and how to keep your exposure low
- 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
- Radon - American Lung Association
Learn about radon, how it affects lung health and what you can do about it What Is Radon? Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that causes lung cancer Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after smoking
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