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Radiation Safety Institute of Canada Comments on Latest Radon Findings by Health Canada .
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http://www.sources.com/Releases/NR1714.htm
Publisher: Radiation Safety Institute of Canada
Date Written: 24/08/2012
Year Published: 2012
Resource Type: Article
On the basis of radon tests in some 14,000 homes and buildings across Canada, Health Canada scientists have found that many more homes than expected from previous surveys have radon levels above Canadian public health guidelines.
Abstract: Lung cancer deaths from radon gas in Canadian homes and buildings
Toronto, August 23, 2012 -- Recent media reports (National Post, CBC) have highlighted results from research conducted by Health Canada scientists on the prevalence of radon gas in Canadian homes and buildings.
Radon is an invisible, odourless, radioactive gas that seeps into homes, schools and other buildings through openings in foundation walls and basement floors. The only known health effect from prolonged exposure to ra...
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