Radioactive radon gas inhalation causes lung cancer, and public health strategies have
responded by promoting testing and exposure reduction by individuals. However, a better …

Radioactive radon inhalation is a leading cause of lung cancer and underlies an ongoing
public health crisis. Radon exposure prevention strategies typically begin by informing …

Although radon exposure has been identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer,
fewer than 6% of US homeowners test their homes for radon. This report examines …

Although radon exposure in the home increases the risk of lung cancer, this risk can be
managed. However, evidence indicates that testing for radon and subsequent home …

Background Radon is a predominant indoor air pollutant and second leading cause of lung
cancer in radon-prone areas. Despite the gravity of the health risk, residents in Canada have …

Kentucky homeowners requesting radon test kits through the Kentucky Radon Program and
randomly selected homeowners (N= 129) completed a survey assessing factors related to …

Radon exposure is the second leading risk factor for lung cancer among smokers and the
leading risk factor among non‐smokers. Radon concentrated in lower levels of …

Exposure to radon is a leading cause of lung cancer worldwide. However, few test their
homes for radon. There is a need to increase access to radon testing and decrease radon …

Background Indoor radon has been determined to be the second leading cause of lung
cancer after tobacco smoking. There is an increasing need among radiation practitioners to …

Background Radon is a high impact environmental pollutant and is the second leading
cause of lung cancer in Canada. Building design, extended winter, and geographical …