How Radon Poisoning Affects Health?
Radon releases alpha particle radiation that may severely damage your DNA, leading to lung cancer.
Radon is the number one leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the U.S. according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Overall, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer causing over 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year.
Children and babies are at higher risk because they breathe 2-3 times faster than adults
1 in 6 homes tested in Western Canada had dangerously high levels of radon gas.
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