Radon gas causes lung cancer

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Organization: Health Canada

Published: November 2023

Lung cancer is the most common cancer in Canada and has a low survival rate. Long-term exposure to radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer for non-smokers.

Too many non-smokers do not think they are at risk of developing lung cancer

All homes have radon gas, the question is - how much?

You can reduce your risk of radon-induced lung cancer. The first step is to test you home.

www.takeactiononradon.ca

Find out more: www.canada.ca/radon

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