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  2. Health effects of radon - Wikipedia

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    The goals of NRAP are to continue efforts set forth by FRAP to eliminate radon induced cancer that can be prevented by expanding radon testing, mitigating high levels of radon exposure, and developing radon resistant construction. [87] NRAP also aims to reduce radon risk in 5 million homes, and save 3,200 lives by 2020. [87]

  3. Radon - Wikipedia

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    Very high radon concentrations (>1000 Bq/m 3) have been found in houses built on soils with a high uranium content and/or high permeability of the ground. If levels are 20 picocuries radon per liter of air (800 Bq/m 3 ) or higher, the home owner should consider some type of procedure to decrease indoor radon levels.

  4. For children, radon risks outweigh that for adults - AOL

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    Oct. 9—In Dr. Ned Ketyer's opinion, there is no doubt that schools should test for radon — and test regularly. "The way radon works when it gets in the body is it damages DNA, and so that's ...

  5. Lung cancer - Wikipedia

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    Underground miners have the greatest exposure; however even the lower levels of radon that seep into residential spaces can increase occupants' risk of lung cancer. Like asbestos, cigarette smoking and radon exposure increase risk synergistically. [71] Radon exposure is responsible for between 3% and 14% of lung cancer cases. [72]

  6. Homeowners should test for deadly, invisible radon gas - AOL

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    The UGA Radon Program has selected its three Georgia radon poster contest winners for the year, with one selected to enter the National Radon Poster Contest ... Homeowners should test for deadly ...

  7. International Radon Project - Wikipedia

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    To achieve these aims, WHO has formed a network of key partner agencies from some 40 Member States. This network is the basis for the WHO International Radon Project which was launched in 2005. Working groups will collect and analyse information on radon risk, radon policies, radon mitigation and prevention as well as risk communication. The ...

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