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Radon, a byproduct of naturally decaying uranium, is estimated to cause thousands of deaths each year nationwide. Here's how to protect yourself.
According to a 2003 report EPA's Assessment of Risks from Radon in Homes from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, epidemiological evidence shows a clear link between lung cancer and high concentrations of radon, with 21,000 radon-induced U.S. lung cancer deaths per year—second only to cigarette smoking. [3]
Radon is a chemical element; ... causing 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. About 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked ...
Radon is a major cause of cancer; it is estimated to contribute to ~2% of all cancer related deaths in Europe. [1] Radium, like radon, is radioactive and is found in small quantities in nature and is hazardous to life if radiation exceeds 20-50 mSv/year. Radium is a decay product of uranium and thorium. [2]
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and in the United States, it’s the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. What you should know about the cancer with the leading number of deaths in the ...
The International Radon Project (IRP) is a World Health Organization initiative to reduce the lung cancer risk around the world. The IRP released their guidance to member countries in September 2009. [ 1 ]
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