The Known Risks Associated With Radon
The only known health risk associated with exposure to high levels of
radon in indoor air is an increased lifetime risk of developing lung
cancer. The risk from radon exposure is long term and depends on the
level of radon, how long a person is exposed and their smoking habits.
If you are a smoker and are exposed to elevated levels of radon your
risk of developing lung cancer increases significantly.
On average, 16% of lung cancer deaths are attributable to radon exposure in Canada. In 2006, an estimated 1,900 lung cancer deaths in Canada were due to radon exposure. Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking. Other than lung cancer, there is no evidence that radon exposure causes other harmful health effects such as any other form of cancer, respiratory diseases such as asthma, or symptoms such as persistent coughing or headaches.
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Radon is a serious threat to your family. Please test your home.

Q. Why a long term test?
A. A short term test will tell you how much Radon was present at the time of testing. Because Radon levels fluctuate, a short term test can result in false positives or negatives.
A. A short term test will tell you how much Radon was present at the time of testing. Because Radon levels fluctuate, a short term test can result in false positives or negatives.