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 7,000 to 30,000 lung cancer deaths each year. A combination of smoking and radon can increase the likelihood of lung cancer. 6. How does radon cause lung cancer? Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As these particles break down, they release small bursts of energy. This can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. An individual’s risk of getting lung cancer from radon depends mostly on 3 factors: level of radon, the duration of exposure, and their smoking habits. 7. Is radon a concern in some areas as opposed to others; and if so does my area have a radon problem? Elevated indoor radon levels have been found in all areas of Wisconsin. Houses next door to each other can have very different levels. The only way to know if your house has an elevated radon level
