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non-smoker radon risk

Non-Smoker Radon Risk

Lung cancer kills thousands of Americans every year. Smoking, radon, and secondhand smoke are the leading causes of lung cancer. Non-Smoker radon risk is higher than you’d think. Although lung cancer can be treated, the survival rate is one of the lowest for those with cancer.  In many cases lung cancer can be prevented.    […]
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January Radon Awareness Month

January Radon Awareness Month

January is Radon awareness month. Radon is estimated to cause around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States every year and is the second leading cause of lung cancer, according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can get trapped in homes and buildings and expose […]
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Radon Facts

Knowing the Radon facts could save your life. Element Name: Radon Element Symbol: Rn Atomic Number: 86 Element Group: Group 18 (Noble Gas) Period: Period 6 Atomic Mass: 222 Appearance: Colorless Gas   Radon Facts: Radon is a colorless, odorless, and flavorless gas at ordinary temperature and pressure. It’s radioactive and decays into other radioactive […]
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breathing in radon

Breathing in Radon

We can’t see it, smell it, or taste it, but it might be in your home. Breathing in Radon is incredibly dangerous. Radon, a radioactive gas, enters your body when you breathe it in, and every time you do, it’s increasing your chances of lung cancer. Among non-smokers, radon is the leading cause of lung […]
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