• Everyone is exposed to radon, but some populations described in the literature are at higher risk of exposure to increased radon levels. (cdc.gov)
  • That's not usually cause for concern, but as these radioactive materials decay, they can contribute to increased radon levels in your home. (erieinsurance.com)
  • Radon-222, a noble gas resulting from the decay of naturally occurring uranium-238, was the first occupational respiratory carcinogen to be identified. (nationalacademies.org)
  • Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTUNSCEAR recently recommended that future research on the lung cancer risk at low radon exposures or exposure rates should focus on more contemporary uranium miners. (medworm.com)
  • Radon is an odorless, colorless, tasteless, naturally-occurring radioactive gas formed from the breakdown of uranium and thorium. (cdc.gov)
  • Elevated levels of radon and radon progeny can be found in areas with elevated levels of uranium or thorium. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon concentrations vary across geographic regions and are usually higher in areas with large amounts of uranium in the ground. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released into the air during the decay of uranium in soil and rock, and is an established cause of lung cancer. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Radon is a naturally occurring byproduct of the radioactive decay of elements such as uranium, radium, and thorium, which are found in ores and rocks throughout the world, particularly granite, shale, and limestone. (theregreview.org)
  • The estimates come from several large studies of excess lung cancer in U.S. and German uranium miners exposed to somewhat higher levels than those found in homes in high-radon areas. (theregreview.org)
  • Radon is a gas that is produced by the decay of uranium in the soil. (rps-environmental.com)
  • Radon is a clear, odorless gas that is produced when uranium decays beneath the ground. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is created as part of the natural radioactive decay chain of uranium. (cdc.gov)
  • Since thorium and uranium are two of the most common radioactive elements on Earth, while also having three isotopes with half-lives on the order of several billion years, radon will be present on Earth long into the future despite its short half-life. (wikipedia.org)
  • footnote 1 If you live in an area that has large deposits of uranium, you may be more likely to be exposed to high levels of radon. (alberta.ca)
  • Patterns of lung cancer mortality among uranium miners in West Bohemia with varying rates of exposure to radon and its progeny. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Lung cancer mortality in a cohort of 4320 miners first employed during 1948-1959 at the Jáchymov and Horní Slavkov uranium mines in West Bohemia and followed until 1 January 1991 has been studied to gain a greater understanding of the consequences of exposure to radon and its progeny. (ox.ac.uk)
  • Radon (Rn) is a noble gas produced by the radioactive decay of radium, found in uranium ores, phosphate rock, and a number of common minerals (1). (orst.edu)
  • This is known from studies of workers exposed to radon in mines, primarily uranium miners, and from tests on laboratory animals (2). (orst.edu)
  • The radon gas, they say, is coming at least in part to decaying uranium found in stuff like old marine mammal bones. (whro.org)
  • Knowing of Berquist's research, out of curiosity he took it back to his lab and found "indeed it had very high uranium and radon gas production. (whro.org)
  • Homes built on soil rich in radium, thorium and uranium tend to have higher radon levels since radon is produced when these elements decay. (erieinsurance.com)
  • Average uranium bedrock concentration in Swedish municipalities predicts male lung cancer incidence rate when adjusted for smoking prevalence: Indication of a cumulative radon induced detriment? (lu.se)
  • Dive into the research topics of 'Average uranium bedrock concentration in Swedish municipalities predicts male lung cancer incidence rate when adjusted for smoking prevalence: Indication of a cumulative radon induced detriment? (lu.se)
  • Radon is an alpha-particle emitter that decays with a half-life of 3.8 d into a short-lived series of progeny that have been referred to historically as radon daughters but are now more often termed radon-decay products or radon progeny ( Figure 1-1 ). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Although the progeny of radon are now a well-recognized cause of lung-cancer, radon itself has again become a topic of controversy and public-health concern because it has been found to be a ubiquitous indoor air pollutant to which all persons are exposed (Cole 1993 and Proctor 1995 review the controversy). (nationalacademies.org)
  • Radon progeny is the term given to those radioactive atoms with short half-lives into which radon quickly decays. (cdc.gov)
  • A sample of any one is expected to contain a mixture of these radioactive elements or radionuclides, including radon and radon progeny. (cdc.gov)
  • this means that one-half of a given amount of radon will decay to radon progeny every 4 days. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon progeny are solid particles that can be trapped inside the earth or, if in the air when radon decays, can attach to dust and other particles and move with the air. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon progeny that are attached to dust can be removed by air filters. (cdc.gov)
  • How might I be exposed to radon and radon progeny? (cdc.gov)
  • Radon and radon progeny are normally found at higher levels in indoor air in homes, schools, and office buildings. (cdc.gov)
  • Concrete construction materials or cracks in the basement or foundation of a home may allow higher levels of radon and radon progeny inside the home. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon and radon progeny are normally found in surface and groundwater and are expected to be in drinking water from these sources. (cdc.gov)
  • How can radon and radon progeny affect my health? (cdc.gov)
  • When radon or radon progeny undergo radioactive decay, some of the decays expel high-energy alpha particles, which are the main source of health concerns. (cdc.gov)
  • Many scientists believe that the alpha radiation dose from long-term exposure to elevated levels of radon progeny in air increases your chance of getting lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Cigarette smoking greatly increases your chance of developing lung cancer if you are exposed to radon and radon progeny at the same levels as people who do not smoke. (cdc.gov)
  • How likely are radon and radon progeny to cause cancer? (cdc.gov)
  • How can radon and radon progeny affect children? (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to radon and progeny in a tourist cavern. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary objective of this work was to characterize employee exposure to radon and progeny while performing guide/interpretation and concessions duties in a tourist cavern. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon gas and progeny concentrations, fraction of unattached progeny, and other environmental parameters were evaluated in a popular tourist cavern in Southeastern New Mexico. (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, radon gas and attached and unattached fractions of radon progeny were measured at three primary cavern work locations during a 1-d period using a SARAD EQF 3220. (cdc.gov)
  • Although radon gas concentrations were below the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Permissible Exposure Limit, employees working in the cavern have the potential to accrue ionizing radiation dose in excess of the annual effective dose limit recommended by the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements due to a high unattached fraction of radon progeny. (cdc.gov)
  • A Recommended Standard for Occupational Exposure to Radon Progeny in Underground Mines. (cdc.gov)
  • This document examines the occupational health risks associated with exposures to radon progeny (radon and its short-lived, alpha-radiation- emitting, radioactive decay products) in underground mines, and it establishes criteria for minimizing the risks encountered by miners. (cdc.gov)
  • Data from studies on both humans and animals demonstrate a direct link between exposure to radon progeny and lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • To determine a REL, NIOSH has weighed this evidence along with uncertainties in the data and the feasibility of controlling exposure to radon progeny in mines. (cdc.gov)
  • The resulting REL for radon progeny is a cumulative total of 1 WLM per year and an average workshift concentration of one twelfth of 1 working level. (cdc.gov)
  • Disclosure includes actual knowledge of hazardous or regulated materials including asbestos, lead based paint, and radon, and whether a carbon monoxide alarm is installed on the property. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Requires home builders to complete a disclaimer or a disclosure regarding environmental hazards present on the home site, including radon, asbestos, lead-based paint, and methane. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Smoking is the most frequent contributing factor, but lung cancer can also be caused by asbestos, industrial chemicals, air pollution, secondhand smoke, and radon gas. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • While government regulations established in the 1980s have reduced the risk of prolonged asbestos exposure, workers in the construction, firefighting, mining, shipbuilding and military industries may still have some level of exposure. (moffitt.org)
  • Radon gas, asbestos and other carcinogen exposure. (swedish.org)
  • Over time, exposure to asbestos can cause lung cancer. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Miners and construction workers are particularly at risk for asbestos exposure. (nutralegacy.com)
  • Long term exposure to asbestos can lead both to mesothelioma as well as lung adenocarcinoma. (nutralegacy.com)
  • Others are the result of human activities, like lead poisoning from paint, or exposure to asbestos or mercury from mining or industrial use. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Although arising naturally, radon and radon-derived 'daughters' (including 214 Po, 218 Po) can concentrate within the built environment to levels typically not observed in nature. (nature.com)
  • Radon gas is a naturally occurring gas that can be found in homes all across the United States. (rps-environmental.com)
  • Radon is a type of gas that is radioactive and naturally occurring. (cabalinspections.com)
  • Radon occurs naturally in rock and soil and can even be found in well water. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • Radon is an odorless, naturally occurring gas that is found in soil and rocks around the world. (moffitt.org)
  • Public Health Tracking Program (EPHTP) to investigate the merits (opportunity, cost and value) of developing public health indicators associated with residential exposure to naturally occurring radon gas. (cdc.gov)
  • While it is naturally occurring, radon exposure to elevated concentrations of it can have devastating consequences on our health. (theamberpost.com)
  • As noted before, radon is a naturally occurring gas that can build up in our homes, and long-term exposure to its emissions has been linked to health problems like lung cancer. (theamberpost.com)
  • Radon, an odorless, radioactive gas naturally present in the ground , enters buildings through their foundations. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Radon is a naturally occurring colorless and odorless gas that has been shown to increase the rate of lung adenocarcinoma, especially in smokers. (nutralegacy.com)
  • Transmission occurs through exposure to naturally occurring agents (e.g., free-living ameba or radon) or contact with contaminated air, mud, soil, or other outdoor or indoor surfaces or objects not attributable to foodborne, waterborne, person-to-person, or animal contact transmission, as defined for this project. (cdc.gov)
  • It is possible to test for radon in buildings, and to use techniques such as sub-slab depressurization for mitigation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Effective March 1, 2023, all licensed family child care and group child care centers in Wisconsin will be required to test for radon and mitigate if levels are at or above 4 pCi/L. It is not required for licensed day camps. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Keep reading to find out the health concerns of radon, how to test for radon and what to do if you find radon in your home. (erieinsurance.com)
  • How Do You Test for Radon? (erieinsurance.com)
  • Improving indoor air ventilation: Increasing the amount of fresh air brought into your home can help dilute radon concentrations. (billy.com)
  • Radon is an established cause of lung cancer and concentrations vary across geographic regions. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Radon gas can accumulate to high concentrations in basements and lower floors of homes and buildings. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • About 25 percent of Ontario homes surveyed from 2009 to 2013 had radon concentrations that require remedial action according to the World Health Organization. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Radon concentrations in the air are measured in units of becquerels per cubic metre of air (Bq/m³)-the higher the becquerels, the higher the levels of radon gas in the air. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • The Government of Canada Radon Guideline for average annual radon concentrations in a dwelling is 200 Bq/m³. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • If radon concentrations are higher than 200 Bq/m³, Health Canada recommends taking remedial action to lower them. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Cross-Canada Survey of Radon Concentrations in Homes, Final Ontario Dataset, 2013 (Health Canada). (cancercareontario.ca)
  • a total of 662 homes in Ontario (16.7% of all samples) had radon concentrations below 15 Bq/m 3 . (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Although soils all over the country contain some levels of radon, the highest concentrations are along the Appalachian mountain range, in the Upper Midwest and Great Plains, and the northern Rockies. (theregreview.org)
  • Radon is heavier than air, so worrisome concentrations are almost always confined to the lowest levels of homes and apartment buildings. (theregreview.org)
  • Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between breathing high concentrations of radon and incidence of lung cancer. (wikipedia.org)
  • A radon mitigation system is designed to reduce radon concentrations in the indoor air of a building. (oregon.gov)
  • Radon gas concentrations in the cavern were elevated due to extremely low air exchange rates with substantial seasonal variation. (cdc.gov)
  • Mean measured radon concentrations ranged from 970 to 2,600 Bq m-3 in the main cavern and from 5,400 to 6,000 Bq m-3 in a smaller cave associated with the regional cave system. (cdc.gov)
  • Therefore, exposures to all welding emissions should be reduced to the lowest feasible concentrations using state-of-the-art engineering controls and work practices. (cdc.gov)
  • These limits are to be considered the upper boundaries of exposure, and every effort should be made to reduce exposures to the lowest concentrations possible. (cdc.gov)
  • The Getis-Ord method was used to delineate hot spots of radon concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • Sealing these openings with silicone caulk or polyurethane foam can help to reduce the amount of radon that enters your home. (rps-environmental.com)
  • Research shows that smokers are almost seven times more likely to develop lung cancer than nonsmokers when exposed to the same amount of radon. (erieinsurance.com)
  • The principal objective consists in estimating the risk of indoor radon exposure with sufficient precision by means of the case-control method. (europa.eu)
  • Bedrock U has been used as a proxy for local indoor radon exposure. (lu.se)
  • The EPA's Consumer's Guide to Radon Reduction has provided a checklist to help guide you when evaluating and comparing contractors and also specific questions to ask. (oregon.gov)
  • Approximately 6 million homes in the United States have radon levels above 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), which is the remediation level EPA recommends. (cdc.gov)
  • EPA estimates that exposure to high radon levels is the leading environmental cause of death in the United States (EPA 2003). (cdc.gov)
  • For example, the highest radon levels are typically found in the lowest level of the house. (cdc.gov)
  • In a second experiment, the 4 remaining types of detectors were installed in 5 houses with exposure levels within the range encountered frequently in the study area. (europa.eu)
  • The radon levels in all participating houses are rather low. (europa.eu)
  • In order to study the validity of the observations over a wide range of exposure levels, the exercise has been extended to some houses within the 200-500 Bq/m{3} exposure range. (europa.eu)
  • It is expected that only limited number of data will be available for relatively high exposure levels. (europa.eu)
  • In order to obtain a precise estimate about the risk of indoor radon over a wide range of exposure levels, it will be necessary to perform a pooled analysis of different studies. (europa.eu)
  • However, even levels below 4 pCi/L can pose a risk, so it's essential to consider radon reduction techniques in any case. (billy.com)
  • There are proven methods to lower the radon levels in your home. (billy.com)
  • Installing a radon mitigation system: This step reduces radon levels by venting the gas out of your home. (billy.com)
  • Exposure to high levels results in an increased risk of lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is normally found at very low levels in outdoor air. (cdc.gov)
  • Your story can be short and sweet with a happy ending if you test and, if needed, reduce radon levels in your home. (cdc.gov)
  • Anyone can get lung cancer from breathing in high levels of radon over time. (cdc.gov)
  • Take action to reduce radon levels and talk to your doctor about any concerns. (cdc.gov)
  • Read the story of Lindi Campbell, who was diagnosed with lung cancer and later discovered high #radon levels in her home. (cdc.gov)
  • Doctors: Ask your patients about home radon levels and talk to them about how radon affects lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Where in Canada are radon levels the highest? (cancercareontario.ca)
  • There is no known safe level of radon exposure and the risk of lung cancer increases with greater levels of exposure. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Outdoor levels of radon usually range from 10 to 30 Bq/m³. (cancercareontario.ca)
  • But, of the eight million homes in the U.S. where radon levels are likely to be especially high, only about one-quarter have ever been tested, even though the test now costs less than $40. (theregreview.org)
  • At least in the short term, the prospects for reducing levels further look rather bleak, as the President's proposed 2013 budget for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would eliminate funding for radon awareness. (theregreview.org)
  • In our house in central New Jersey, radon levels in the basement were reduced from about 8 pCi/L to less than 1 pCi/L, after the previous owners installed a system that pipes air from under the basement floor and exhausts it through a port high on the outside wall. (theregreview.org)
  • Overall, for a present value of about $38 billion-a large sum, but just a few percent of the size of the recent economic stimulus package-we could use in-home tests to find the eight million dwellings with levels above 4 pCi/L, and greatly reduce radon levels in every one of them for the next 100 years. (theregreview.org)
  • The only way to know if your home has elevated levels of radon is to have it tested. (rps-environmental.com)
  • If your test results indicate elevated levels of radon, it's time to take action to reduce your exposure. (rps-environmental.com)
  • If your test results indicate elevated levels of radon, there are several steps you can take to reduce your exposure to this gas, including sealing cracks and openings in your foundation, installing a radon mitigation system , venting fuel-burning appliances, and improving ventilation in your home. (rps-environmental.com)
  • Most newer homes have elevated levels of radon. (americanradonremoval.com)
  • International guidance suggests that radon levels should be reduced if they are more than 100-300 Bq per m 3 . (iarc.fr)
  • Although radon is present in most buildings, especially in ground-floor rooms and those immediately above or below ground floor, there will be a range of radon levels in homes in any area, and most will be low. (iarc.fr)
  • Your country may have maps (often available online) that you can use to see whether homes in your area are at more or less risk of having high radon levels. (iarc.fr)
  • If your home is in an area of increased radon risk, you are advised to have your home tested for radon levels. (iarc.fr)
  • The dangers of radon exposure at unsafe levels for a long period of time are generally associated with lung cancer. (cabalinspections.com)
  • Breathing in radon gas damages lung cells and cancer usually develops in 5 to 25 years, depending on the levels of radon in the home. (cabalinspections.com)
  • It is estimated that radon levels exist beyond what is considered safe by the EPA in approximately one in every 15 homes. (cabalinspections.com)
  • It is important that you know the radon levels in your home so that you can take measures to mitigate high levels of radon. (cabalinspections.com)
  • With this information, you can see that the dangers of radon exposure are serious, and unsafe levels indoors are not uncommon. (cabalinspections.com)
  • To learn about levels of radon gas in your home, hire a professional to conduct a test. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • Radon is a threat to your health at levels of 4 pCi/L or greater. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • Radon levels of 4 pCi/L or greater indicate a health risk and you'll need to take steps to mitigate the problem. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • After the mitigation system is in place, retest your home to make sure the radon remains at low levels. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • Radon levels vary by location and can accumulate in structures. (cdc.gov)
  • Thankfully, there are ways to reduce the levels of radon in your home and protect yourself and your family from this dangerous gas. (theamberpost.com)
  • Once the detector has been placed, it can monitor radon levels in your home over the next two to seven days. (theamberpost.com)
  • And, after that, you can rest easy knowing that radon levels in your home are accurately tested! (theamberpost.com)
  • Are you concerned about the radon levels in your home? (theamberpost.com)
  • That way, you can keep an eye on radon levels even when you aren't minding the windows and doors. (theamberpost.com)
  • This new information suggests that a significant sub-Arctic population could be exposed to radon levels dangerous to health as a result of climate change thawing of permafrost, with implications for health provision, building codes and ventilation advice. (essopenarchive.org)
  • Studies show that nearly 1 out of 15 homes in Canada has unsafe levels of radon. (alberta.ca)
  • Even houses right next to each other can have very different radon levels. (alberta.ca)
  • Unless your home or office is tested for high radon levels, you may not realize that you are being exposed to dangerous levels of radon until you or someone in your family is diagnosed with lung cancer. (alberta.ca)
  • How can you test your home's radon levels? (alberta.ca)
  • Health Canada recommends that all homes be tested for radon levels. (alberta.ca)
  • Both measure radon levels in the air. (alberta.ca)
  • Radon levels vary daily and from season to season. (alberta.ca)
  • How do you reduce high levels of radon? (alberta.ca)
  • Add the question to your patient health questionnaires: "Have you tested your home's radon levels in the past two years? (wichita.edu)
  • If someone has been exposed to high levels of radon over a long period of time, it is an especially good idea. (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • People who do smoke and are exposed to high levels of radon are at even greater risk. (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • It's estimated that lowering radon levels below 4 pCi/L could reduce lung cancer deaths by 2 to 4 percent, which could save about 5,000 lives. (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • Radon levels are measured in picocuries per liter, or pCi/L. Levels of 4 pCi/L or higher are considered hazardous . (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • Radon levels less than 4 pCi/L still pose a risk and in many cases can be reduced, although it is difficult to reduce levels below 2 pCi/L. (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • Running a window fan in a basement window reduces radon levels, but only if the fan blows air into the basement. (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • Some techniques will prevent radon from entering a building, while others reduce radon levels after it has entered. (oregon.gov)
  • Many radon mitigation companies in Oregon reduce radon levels by using a method called sub-slab depressurization (see diagram on left-hand side of page). (oregon.gov)
  • Approximately one in 10 homes have elevated radon levels across Wisconsin," said Paula Tran, State Health Officer. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Radon is found all over the state of Wisconsin and the only way to know if your house or apartment has elevated levels is to test," said Jessica Maloney, State Radon Program Manager for DHS. (wisconsin.gov)
  • There are more than 100 radon mitigation contractors in Wisconsin that are nationally certified to install radon mitigation systems if elevated radon levels are found. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Among men whose exposure rates never exceeded 10 working levels, excess relative risks per unit exposure were greater in younger men, and exposures received in the periods 15-24, 25-34 and 35+ years previously were found to have 47, 24 and 0% of the effect of exposures 5-14 years previously. (ox.ac.uk)
  • When men with exposure rates above 10 working levels were included in the analysis, patterns of risk were complex and depended on both exposure rate and duration of exposure in addition to the factors mentioned above. (ox.ac.uk)
  • If these findings are confirmed elsewhere, calculation of risk estimates for extrapolation to modern occupational or environmental exposures should be based on miners with exposure rates below about 10 working levels. (ox.ac.uk)
  • About radon, health effects of radon, reducing radon levels in your home, testing for radon in your home. (canada.ca)
  • However, background levels of radon in outdoor air are generally quite low, about 0.003 to 2.6 picocuries of radon per liter of air (2). (orst.edu)
  • In indoor locations, such as homes, schools, or office buildings, levels of radon and daughters are generally higher than outdoor levels (2). (orst.edu)
  • In these areas radon levels in outdoor air will generally be higher (2). (orst.edu)
  • Over time, high levels of inhaled radon gas may lead to lung cancer. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • High levels of radon have been found in parts of interior and northern British Columbia. (healthlinkbc.ca)
  • Researchers now say the fossils in the Yorktown Formation are fueling higher than usual levels of potentially cancer-causing radon gas. (whro.org)
  • The team found that average radon levels in many exceed what the EPA deems safe. (whro.org)
  • High radon levels are possible in homes of any age or location. (erieinsurance.com)
  • Because radon comes from the ground, the highest radon levels can often be found on a home's ground floor or basement. (erieinsurance.com)
  • What are Normal Levels of Radon in a House? (erieinsurance.com)
  • Radon is measured in picoCuries per liter (pCi/L). According to the Environmental Protection Agency, if your home has radon levels at or above 4 pCi/L, it's important to fix the problem as soon as possible. (erieinsurance.com)
  • However, since there is no known safe level of exposure to radon, the EPA recommends that homeowners consider remediating the problem for radon levels between 2 and 4 pCi/L. (erieinsurance.com)
  • For context: The EPA reports that the average radon level in American homes is about1.3 pCi/L. In outdoor air, radon levels average around .4 pCi/L - about 10 times less than the action level specified by the EPA. (erieinsurance.com)
  • Epidemiologic studies provide a basis for quantitatively estimating human risk at various exposure levels. (cdc.gov)
  • The results showed that indoor radon levels were more likely to exceed the action level-4 pCi/L (148Bq/m(3)) designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-in fault zones, were significantly positively correlated to gamma readings, but significantly negatively related to the presence of a crawlspace foundation and its combination with a slab. (cdc.gov)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established 4 pCi/L as the action level for radon. (billy.com)
  • The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) consider radon to be a human carcinogen. (cdc.gov)
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) formed the Radon State Data Exchange (RSDX) to better coordinate the collection and aggregation of radon data. (cdc.gov)
  • According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, after cigarette smoking, causing 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. (wikipedia.org)
  • An estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year among non-smokers are caused by radon, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Surgeon General, and approximately 962 of these deaths are in Wisconsin. (wisconsin.gov)
  • The results were generally consistent in the sensitivity analysis when using radon measures from state / Environmental Protection Agency residential radon survey . (bvsalud.org)
  • In determining the risk of radon in homes or offices with the same concentration, assessors must consider not only the average level of radon, but also the occupants and their lifestyles. (cdc.gov)
  • If tests find a high level of radon, you'll need to reduce it. (alberta.ca)
  • Once the radon is prevented from entering the building, venting can be done to reduce the level of radon. (alberta.ca)
  • During National Radon Action Month, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is encouraging residents and business owners to test their homes and buildings for radon. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Those studies and several epidemiologic findings before them, continue to support the implementation of regulatory programs to reduce exposures of underground miners to radon and to provide compensation for occupational lung-cancer (Samet 1992). (nationalacademies.org)
  • We have known for over 30 years that widespread exposure to the ionizing radiation given off by indoor radon gas is likely to be a major cause of lung cancer in the U.S., and we know how to reduce exposures cost-effectively. (theregreview.org)
  • However, unlike tobacco use, radon inhalation is not addictive and effective testing and mitigation techniques exist 15 . (nature.com)
  • Assure Home Inspections offers radon testing and mitigation services. (assurehomeinspector.com)
  • Landlords should work with a certified radon testing and mitigation service to get started on addressing the issue for their tenants. (wisconsin.gov)
  • These tests measure radon in units called picocuries per liter (pCi/L). (billy.com)
  • Smoking Modifies the Association Between Radon Exposure and Incident Ischemic Stroke: The REGARDS Study. (bvsalud.org)
  • Alpha-track detectors were used to measure radon gas in several cavern locations during a 9-mo period. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is often measured using small plastic detectors that are placed in the home for several weeks to properly measure the average radon concentration. (iarc.fr)
  • Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas and therefore is not detectable by human senses alone. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since radon is odorless and colorless, you need special equipment to detect it. (erieinsurance.com)
  • That's why it is important to understand the dangers of radon exposure and take steps to reduce your risk. (rps-environmental.com)
  • By taking these steps, you can help to protect your family from the dangers of radon exposure. (rps-environmental.com)
  • The dangers of radon exposure are something to be concerned about since radon exists throughout the United States and can affect any residential property. (cabalinspections.com)
  • What Are the Dangers of Radon Exposure? (cabalinspections.com)
  • Installing a radon mitigation system is easy and can be done without breaking the bank. (theamberpost.com)
  • The etiologic basis for this excess risk is difficult to determine because of uncertainties about smoking habits, possible interactions among the various components of welding emissions, and possible exposures to other occupational carcinogens. (cdc.gov)
  • Many studies suggest that heavy, long-term exposure to diesel exhaust can lead to the development of lung cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • Can long term exposure to radon cause lung cancer? (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • Long-term exposure to radon can lead to lung cancer, the only cancer proven to be associated with inhaling radon . (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • Still, long-term exposure to secondhand smoke is attributed to about 7,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. (healthline.com)
  • Both short- and long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can cause a range of health issues, including respiratory diseases, heart disease, cognitive deficits, and cancer. (nih.gov)
  • Long-term exposure to radon and radon daughters in air increases your chances of getting lung cancer. (orst.edu)
  • Our best estimate of the effect of a 50-year occupational exposure to 4 WLM per year is 130 excess lung cancer deaths per 1000 persons (0.65 per 1000 person-WLM) with a range from 60 to 250 per 1000. (ccnr.org)
  • Occupational exposure to air pollution among professional drivers significantly increased the incidence and mortality of lung cancer. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • About occupational exposure to radiation, radiation safety codes, radiation guidelines. (canada.ca)
  • About National Dose Registry, request dose history summary, annual reports on occupational radiation exposure. (canada.ca)
  • Excess morbidity and mortality exist among welders even when reported exposures are below current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) permissible exposure limits (PELs) for the many individual components of welding emissions. (cdc.gov)
  • An occupational exposure limit for total welding emissions cannot be established because the composition of welding fumes and gases varies for different welding processes and because the various components of a welding emission may interact to produce adverse health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure is quantified using the working level month (WLM), which is a standard measure of occupational exposure to alpha radiation. (cdc.gov)
  • Thus for nonsmokers, radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer death, period (EPA 2009b). (cdc.gov)
  • Exposure to tobacco smoke is the leading cause of lung cancer, with active smoking causing most cases. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon causes around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States every year and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • Prolonged radon exposure is currently recognized as the second leading cause of lung cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • While radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, it is the number one cause among non-smokers, according to EPA policy-oriented estimates. (wikipedia.org)
  • Radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among people who do not smoke. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Exposure to radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer nationally, and easy-to-use tests are widely available. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Fortunately, this cause of lung cancer is largely preventable, and the first step is to test your house or apartment for radon. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Stopping smoking (the leading cause of lung cancer) and limiting exposure to secondhand smoke can significantly reduce the risk of lung cancer. (swedish.org)
  • Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S., second only to smoking. (erieinsurance.com)
  • If your home's radon level is 4 pCi/L or higher, it's best to take measures to reduce the concentration. (billy.com)
  • Sealing: Sealing cracks and other openings in your home's foundation can help prevent radon from entering. (billy.com)
  • Theory holds that everyone is at risk from radon exposure, and this health risk increases linearly with dose. (cdc.gov)
  • However, for buildings with basements the radon increases to over one hundred times its initial value and can remain above the 200 Bq/m3 threshold for up to seven years depending on the depth of the permafrost and the speed of thawing. (essopenarchive.org)
  • Inhalation of radon increases the chances of lung cancer and this risk is much larger than the risk of stomach cancer from swallowing water with a high radon concentration. (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • A 2018 review of studies found that exposure to secondhand smoke significantly increases the risk of cancer for non-smokers, especially the risk of developing lung and breast cancer in women. (healthline.com)
  • Cold Exposure: What Increases Your Risk of Injury? (cigna.com)
  • Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that can build up in homes and buildings putting people at risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas in the earth that can enter into lower level rooms of your home, like a basement. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • From these studies, EPA developed an " action level " of home radon exposure of 4 pCi/L (trillionths of a curie of radiation from radon per liter of air). (theregreview.org)
  • Rensselear Polytechnic Institute that it was the decay products of radon, and not radon, that delivered the pertinent dose to lung cells (Harley 1952, 1953, 1980). (nationalacademies.org)
  • The decay of radon produces many other short-lived nuclides, known as "radon daughters", ending at stable isotopes of lead. (wikipedia.org)
  • Unlike the gaseous radon itself, radon daughters are solids and stick to surfaces, such as airborne dust particles, which can cause lung cancer if inhaled. (wikipedia.org)
  • Risks from radon daughters appear to interact with age and smoking in a form intermediate between additive and multiplicative, though on balance, closer to multiplicative. (ccnr.org)
  • Radon daughters are often attached to dust, and you are exposed to them primarily through breathing (2). (orst.edu)
  • The following are some common radon reduction techniques. (billy.com)
  • Meet Christopher Bice, an Illinois licensed Radon Mitigation Professional, Accredited Electrician and the owner of Guardian Radon Reduction & Electric Providers. (adirs-bookmarks.win)
  • Your state radon control officer, radon mitigation (reduction) contractor, and healthcare providers may be woven into your story as heroes. (cdc.gov)
  • This webinar features two speakers representing national and state-level radon risk reduction activities and was held during Radon Awareness Week 2023. (cdc.gov)
  • When should I install a radon reduction system? (cdc.gov)
  • Hire a contractor with proper training in radon reduction to help with this work. (alberta.ca)
  • After radon reduction or prevention procedures are done, the home or building should be retested. (alberta.ca)
  • Once radon reduction measures are in place, home buyers need not worry about the quality of the air in the home. (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • Since removing radon is relatively simple, your family will be safe in a home with a radon reduction system in place . (hospiceofqueenannes.com)
  • The cost will depend on the size and design of your home, and which radon reduction methods are needed. (oregon.gov)
  • Inhaling another person's toxic cigarette smoke is known as secondhand smoke exposure, and it is essentially as harmful as smoking a cigarette yourself. (moffitt.org)
  • Staying away from people while they smoke can help reduce secondhand smoke exposure and lower your risk of lung cancer. (moffitt.org)
  • Exposure to secondhand smoke accounts for around 15-35% of lung cancer cases among people who have never smoked. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Radon causes more lung cancer among non-smokers than secondhand tobacco smoke. (wisconsin.gov)
  • Dr. Hirsch also described the importance of limiting exposure to secondhand smoke, which is sometimes called passive smoking. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Secondhand smoke exposure. (swedish.org)
  • Cigar smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke are the main risk factors for small cell lung cancer. (newhopemedicalcenter.com)
  • Create an online pledge for your followers to encourage them to take radon action by testing their homes for radon. (wichita.edu)
  • [5] Reference 5 Close reference Peterson E, Aker A, Kim J, Li Y, Brand K, Copes R. Lung cancer risk from radon in Ontario, Canada: how many lung cancers can we prevent? (cancercareontario.ca)
  • Regression analyses indicates that the modern North American Prairie residential environment displays exceptionally high and worsening radon exposure, with more recent construction year, greater square footage, fewer storeys, greater ceiling height, and reduced window opening behaviour all associated with increased radon. (nature.com)
  • If your home tests high for radon, don't panic. (billy.com)
  • The 1960 + sub-cohort is characterized by low protracted radon exposure of high quality of measurements. (medworm.com)
  • Such a program could be greatly accelerated if every state had a law requiring radon testing and disclosure of results as a condition of every home sale, or at least for those in high-radon counties. (theregreview.org)
  • Code 05.02.07.04) incorporate the 2015 International Residential Code, including the radon resistant new construction standard of IRC Appendix F, applicable to Zone 1 (high radon potential) counties. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • When exposures are high, noncancer diseases such as thickening of certain tissues of the lungs may occur. (orst.edu)
  • While the potential health risks of radon are very low in small doses, prolonged or high level exposure can lead to serious health concerns - including lung cancer. (erieinsurance.com)
  • Many of the ed either from external sources or excitation events are much closer in vitro and in vivo studies investi- through internal exposure as a re- together for low-energy charged par- gating the mechanisms underlying sult of ingestion, inhalation, dermal ticles, which are considered to be cancer risk from exposure to ionizing absorption, or injection of radionu- high-LET radiation. (who.int)
  • Radon gas is produced from uranium's natural radioactive decay and is present in soil, rocks, and sometimes in groundwater. (cabalinspections.com)
  • Radon causes around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States each year. (cdc.gov)
  • But, considering all the exposures nationwide, EPA estimates that about 21,000 lung cancers per year-about one-sixth of all lung cancers-in the U.S. are caused by radon exposure, and, of course, lung cancer is notoriously difficult to treat successfully. (theregreview.org)
  • From the observations made it became clear that, in a pooling on a larger scale, much attention will also have to be paid to the (differences in) response of the different types of radon detectors under epidemiological field conditions. (europa.eu)
  • There are two main types of radon tests: short-term and long-term. (billy.com)
  • Here we present results from radon transport modeling through soil, permafrost and model buildings either with basements or built on piles. (essopenarchive.org)
  • If you are a contractor or local health department help us spread the word about the risks of radon in your home. (maryland.gov)
  • Its solubility equation is as follows, χ = exp ⁡ ( B / T − A ) , {\displaystyle \chi =\exp(B/T-A),} where χ {\displaystyle \chi } is the molar fraction of radon, T {\displaystyle T} is the absolute temperature, and A {\displaystyle A} and B {\displaystyle B} are solvent constants. (wikipedia.org)
  • If you have questions about radon in your house, you can get help from Health Canada by calling 1-855-809-6966. (alberta.ca)
  • Host a live Q&A with one of your healthcare professionals to answer questions about radon. (wichita.edu)
  • Improving ventilation in your home can also help to reduce the concentration of radon gas. (rps-environmental.com)
  • To determine the radon level in a particular home, it is necessary to measure the concentration of radon in the indoor air. (iarc.fr)
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that radon causes between 6% and 15% of lung cancers worldwide (WHO 2005). (cdc.gov)
  • It is estimated that three to 14 percent of lung cancers are due to radon exposure. (cabalinspections.com)
  • Similar calculations for lifetime exposure to an additional 0.01 WL beyond normal background produces an estimate of 10 excess lung cancers per 1000 persons. (ccnr.org)
  • Oregon does not have state regulations that govern how companies mitigate for radon. (oregon.gov)
  • These may include using fans, blowers, and suction devices to remove radon in the air in crawl spaces, basements, and other areas. (alberta.ca)
  • Internal Poisson regression was used to estimate the excess relative risk (ERR) for lung cancer per cumulative radon exposure in Working Level Months (WLM). (medworm.com)
  • We examined how North American residential radon exposure varies by modern environmental design, occupant behaviour and season. (nature.com)
  • A small workgroup of interested states--Maine, Maryland, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin--met on a monthly basis to discuss their efforts and progress in determining the availability, quality, and compatibility of residential radon test data. (cdc.gov)
  • Although biologically plausible, research of residential radon exposure in relation to stroke risk is scarce. (bvsalud.org)
  • Findings from this study suggest that the association between residential radon exposure and incidence of ischemic stroke varies by smoking status and may be prominent in never- smokers . (bvsalud.org)
  • Resources available through the links below provide more information about radon health risks and means to find test kits or measurement and mitigation professionals. (howardcountymd.gov)
  • In no time at all, you'll be living safe and sound, free from any worry of radon seeping in and causing health risks to you and your loved ones. (theamberpost.com)
  • Reducing radon exposure is the first step to reducing health risks. (oregon.gov)