About Radon
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer overall.
Testing is the only way to know radon levels in your home. Testing for radon is simple, but it’s important to purchase a radon test kit from a reliable manufacturer to make sure the results are accurate.
For more information about radon testing go to takeactiononradon.ca/.
What’s the danger?
Breathing in elevated levels of radon gas can damage your lung cells, creating a risk of lung cancer.
How much radon is too much?
There is no safe level of radon, but Health Canada recommends that if your radon level is at 200 Bq/m3 or higher, you lower it to as low as possible.
How does radon cause lung cancer?
When you breathe in radon gas, it releases particles which can damage your lung tissue and create a higher risk of lung cancer. The higher the radon level and the longer you are exposed, the greater your risk.
Radon Resources
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What is Radon?
Radon is a gas that you can’t see, smell or taste. Radon comes from the ground, and can be found at high levels in some buildings. This is dangerous because breathing in high levels of radon for a long time increases the risk of lung cancer.
All homes have some level of radon gas, the question is – how much? The only way to know is to test.
Get to know radon by taking a closer look at some common radon questions in our Radon Game.
