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Radon FAQs

• What is Radon?
• Where is Radon Found?
• How does radon get into my home?
• Is there a safe level?
• What health effects is radon linked to?
• How does radon cause lung cancer?
• Is radon a concern in some areas as opposed to others; and if so does my area have a radon problem?
• Where can I buy a test kit?
• Are there different types of test kits? Which should I use?

What health effects is radon linked to?

Radon is linked only to lung cancer. Indoor radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon causes an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year. A combination of smoking and radon can increase the likelihood of lung cancer.