Does radon cause lung cancer?
ANSWER
Radon is the second most common cause of lung cancer, after tobacco smoke. Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas that can build up in homes.
From: Does Radon Increase Your Risk of Lung Cancer? WebMD Medical Reference
Reviewed by Sabrina Felson on April 21, 2019
SOURCES:
Environmental Protection Agency: "A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon," "EPA Map of Radon Zones."
National Cancer Institute: "Radon and Cancer."
American Cancer Society: "Radon and Cancer."
SOURCES:
Environmental Protection Agency: "A Citizen's Guide to Radon: The Guide to Protecting Yourself and Your Family from Radon," "EPA Map of Radon Zones."
National Cancer Institute: "Radon and Cancer."
American Cancer Society: "Radon and Cancer."
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