What is Radon and How are We Exposed to It?
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One source of natural radiation that presents a danger is radon — a radioactive gas with no colour, smell or taste. It is released from bedrock material and passes through the soil.
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Radon: The Silent Invisible Killer - Aegis Environmental, Inc
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How Radon Gas Exposure Affects Your Health
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Does radon exposure cause lung cancer?
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Health Risk of Radon
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Percent contribution of various sources of exposure to the total
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Radon In Buildings - CAREX Resources on Exposure - CAREX Canada
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How climate change is putting millions at risk of radon exposure
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High Rising Radon - Why the upper floors aren't necessarily safe
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Gresham fire stations to be tested for radon after cancer deaths in 2023
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What You Need To Know About Radon The University of Vermont Health Network
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Smoking Modifies the Association Between Radon Exposure and Incident Ischemic Stroke: The REGARDS Study