Is radon really dangerous?
Radon is radioactive. More importantly, it decays radioactively into other elements that are also radioactive, and unlike radon these other elements (such as polonium) stick in the lungs if inhaled. No serious scientist doubts that exposure to very high concentrations of radiation increases the risk of cancer. Additionally, there is evidence that radon is much more dangerous to smokers than to non-smokers. Click here to find out more about how we know radon is dangerous..
