Radon | US EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
WEBLast updated on April 23, 2024. Exposure to radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and invisible gas produced by the decay of naturally occurring uranium in soil and water.
Radon Poisoning: Symptoms, Risk Factors, and More - Healthline
WEBApr 13, 2023 · Symptoms. Cancer. Diagnosis. Takeaway. Radon can accumulate in some places where ventilation is inadequate. Long-term exposure can increase the chance of getting lung disease, which can cause...
Radon - World Health Organization (WHO)
WEBJan 25, 2023 · Overview. Radon is a radioactive gas that has no smell, colour or taste. Radon is produced from the natural radioactive decay of uranium, which is found in all rocks and soils. Radon can also be found in water. Radon escapes from the ground into the air, where it decays and produces further radioactive particles.
Radon and Your Health - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBJan 2, 2024 · Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get into homes and buildings through small cracks or holes and build up in the air. Over time, breathing in high levels of radon can cause lung cancer.
Radon - Wikipedia
WEBRadon is a chemical element; it has symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive noble gas and is colorless and odorless. Of the three naturally occurring radon isotopes, only radon-222, has a sufficiently long half-life (3.825 days) for it to be released from the soil and rock where it is generated.
Radon | NCEH | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WEBRadon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States after cigarette smoke. Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. In outdoor environments, radon levels are very low and generally not considered harmful.
Health Risk of Radon | US EPA
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, according to EPA estimates. Overall, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon is responsible for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year. About 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked.
Radon and Cancer - NCI
WEBDec 6, 2011 · Radon is present in nearly all air. Everyone breathes in radon every day, usually at very low levels. However, people who inhale high levels of radon are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Radon can enter homes through cracks in floors, walls, or foundations, and collect indoors.
Get the Facts on Radon | NCEH | CDC
WEBDec 21, 2023 · 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. Radon in Homes and Buildings.
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Radon
WEBMar 11, 2024 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless and odorless. Radon comes from the natural decay of uranium or thorium, elements found in rocks, soils, and water. Radon breaks down quickly, giving off radioactive particles. When inhaled, these radioactive particles can damage cells that line the lung.
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