Exposure to low concentrations of radon is not harmful
Exposure to high levels of radon increases your chances of developing lung cancer
In Canada, the exposure limit is 800 Bq/m^3
In the EU, it's 200 Bq/m^3
In the US, it's 148 Bq/m^3
Exposure to high radon levels is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the US
Radon enters buildings through cracks in cements floors and, if the building has a basement, through basement walls; but it can also enter through the water supply
Radon concentrations must be measured using radon testing tools
There are several ways to reduce radon concentrations in a building
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