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Radon : reduction guide for Canadians.

Health Canada = Santé Canada, 2014.

Radon mitigation -- Canada.

Radon -- Testing.

Radon -- Health aspects.

Radon -- Toxicology.

Radon -- Safety measures.

Indoor air pollution -- Health aspects.

Indoor air pollution -- Safety measures.

Housing and health.

9781100236216 (print version)

34 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 28 cm.

Loose pages in 3-ring binder.

Issued also in French under title: Le radon, guide de réduction pour les canadiens.

"Pub.: 140040 ; Print version Cat.: H129-40/2014E"

"Publication date: May 2014."

Also available on the internet.

Includes bibliographical references.

"Information for Canadians on how to reduce exposure to radon. Radon Is a serious health issue. Radon is a radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell or taste and can get into your home undetected. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers. When radon escapes from the ground into the outdoor air it is diluted to low concentrations and is no cause for concern. However, when radon enters an enclosed space, like a home, it can accumulate to high levels and become a health hazard. If the radon level in a home is high it can be easily fixed at a reasonable price. Be sure to do a long term test. Almost all homes have some radon in them, the question is how much. The only way to know is to measure. Radon levels in a home can vary a lot from hour to hour and day to day, so the most accurate way to find out if you have a problem is to measure radon levels in your home for at least 3 months. There are two options for testing a house for radon: one is to purchase a do-it-yourself long-term radon test kit and the other is to hire a certified radon measurement professional. Radon is a gas formed by the breakdown of uranium, a natural radioactive material found in all soil and rock. As radon breaks down it forms radioactive particles that can get lodged into your lung tissue as you breathe. The radon particles then release energy that can damage your lung cells. When lung cells are damaged, they have the potential to result in cancer. Not everyone exposed to radon will develop lung cancer, and the time between exposure and the onset of the disease can take many years."--From canada.ca/health-canada website.

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