- 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 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 in California
The maps of Radon Zones identify areas of each state that have the highest potential for elevated indoor radon levels (greater than 4 pCi L) (EPA United States Radon Map)
- 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, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water Radon can get into homes and buildings through soil, small cracks or holes in your home's foundation, or through water from a well
- Radon in Homes - MN Dept. of Health
Radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil The gas can accumulate in the home Radon gas decays into fine particles that are radioactive When inhaled, these fine particles can damage the lungs Exposure to radon over a long period of time can lead to lung cancer
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