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Radon is a risk to lung health for those exposed to high levels and for long durations of time. A simple radon test can determine the level of radon in a building, and there are radon mitigation strategies that can reduce radon levels to keep people healthier.
A silent foe may be lurking in homes and buildings, and it can cause a number of negative health effects. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says can build up in the air of homes and buildings. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services warns that radon is responsible for approximately 21,000 deaths each year in the United States.
Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can be inhaled and become trapped in the lungs. Over time, the radioactive energy in these particles can damage lung tissue. Although everyone i...
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