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Radon Gas and Health Risks
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What is radon and where does it typically come from?
Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the natural decay of uranium in soil and rocks, and it poses significant health risks if inhaled over time.
How does radon enter homes and buildings?
Radon can enter structures through cracks in floors or walls, gaps in suspended floors, around service pipes, inside cavities within walls, or through the water supply.
What are some effective methods for mitigating radon in homes and buildings?
To reduce radon levels, one can use techniques such as improving ventilation, sealing cracks and openings, and installing radon mitigation systems like sub-slab depressurization.
What are the main health risks associated with radon exposure?
Long-term exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer, and radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
What are common methods for detecting radon levels in indoor environments?
Radon levels can be measured using devices such as charcoal canisters, alpha track detectors, electronic radon detectors, and continuous monitoring.
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