What Health Effects Are Associated With Exposure To Radon?
An increased risk of lung cancer is the only known health effect associated with exposures to elevated radon levels. When radon decays within your lungs it releases energy that can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Not everyone exposed to elevated levels of radon will develop lung cancer. Your chances of getting lung cancer from radon depend mostly on: • How much radon is in your home. • The amount of time you spend in your home • Whether you are a smoker or have ever smoked.
