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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that may be found in high concentrations in indoor environments such as homes and workplaces. Radon is one of the main causes of lung cancer.
Based on national average radon levels and smoking rates, radon is estimated to cause 3% to 14% of all lung cancers in a country. Due to the synergistic effect of radon and smoking, smokers have a higher risk of developing lung cancer.
Increased lung cancer rates were first seen among uranium miners exposed to very high levels of radon.
Furthermore, studies in Europe, North America and China have established that even low concentrations of radon, such as those commonly found in residential environments, pose a health risk and are a cause of lung cancer worldwide.
/04 2023
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