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- Radon - Wikipedia
Radon is a contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide Because radon is denser than air it accumulates in basements and crawlspaces under dwellings
- Radon and Your Health | Radon | CDC
Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water Radon can get trapped inside homes and buildings, and build up in the air Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer All outdoor and indoor air has some radon in it
- Radon Highlights - Florida Department of Health
Since the building can hold the radon similarly to smoke trapped under a glass, indoor radon concentrations can increase to many times that of outdoor levels The only way to know the radon levels in your home is to test
- Radon Gas: Causes, Exposure, Symptoms Complications
Radon is a radioactive substance, which means it emits radiation (a type of energy) Radiation can damage your cells, leading to cancer Experts estimate that radon exposure is the second most common cause of lung cancer (the first is smoking)
- Radon | US EPA
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer You can’t see or smell radon Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure Radon can have a big impact on your health and indoor air quality All homes should be tested for radon
- Radon Gas Exposure Poisoning: Symptoms, Health Effects . . . - WebMD
You can't see, feel, taste, or smell it, but radon can be present anywhere Learn more about this radioactive gas and how to keep your exposure low
- Radon - American Lung Association
Learn about radon, how it affects lung health and what you can do about it What Is Radon? Radon is a colorless, tasteless and odorless gas that causes lung cancer Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, after smoking
- Map of Radon Zones in Florida based on Environmental Protection Agency . . .
Map of Radon Zones in Florida based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data Back to Radon Zones in the United States Alachua County Radon zone : 2 Baker County Radon zone : 3 Bay County Radon zone : 3
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