radon exposure
Invisible radioactive inhalation
Radon exposure is contact with radon, a radioactive gas that seeps naturally from soil and rock into buildings.
Because radon is colorless and odorless, exposure often goes undetected without testing.
Prolonged exposure in poorly ventilated spaces—especially basements—is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking: The home inspector recommended radon testing before purchase.
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
- silent killerAsymptomatic lethal condition
- lung cancerMalignant growth in chest
- cancer riskChance of malignancy developing
- basementSubterranean building level
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radon exposureradiation shielding
Protective barrier against emissions
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