Prolonged exposure to elevated radon concentrations causes an increased risk of lung cancer. The decay products resulting from radon are the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States.
Health Effects of Radon
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Prolonged exposure to elevated radon concentrations causes an increased risk of lung cancer. The decay products resulting from radon are the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the United States.
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. It comes from the natural breakdown or decay of uranium, which is found in soil and rock all over the United States and the world.
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