Radon

Radon

Learn about the health risks of radon and how to reduce patient exposures, based on Health Canada’s national radon awareness program.

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About this Program

Be prepared to discuss the health risks of radon with your patients. Take this free, 15-minute self-paced course designed for primary care providers, specialists, other allied health professionals, and health professions trainees, and access patient and provider resources.

Courses


Key Resources

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Grant for Radon Home Mitigation for Patients with Lung Cancer
Lungs Matter is a grant program from the Canadian Lung Association that provides support to eligible individuals diagnosed with lung cancer for up to $1,500 towards radon mitigation.
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Free Radon Test Kits for Patients with Lung Cancer
The White Ribbon Radon Testing Program provides free radon test kits for individuals who have been diagnosed with lung cancer as well as their family members.
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About Radon - Health Canada
View the latest facts and resources about the health effects of radon on Health Canada's website.
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Radon and Lung Cancer Facts Poster/Handout
A one-pager from Health Canada featuring facts about radon and lung cancer. Suitable for a patient handout or clinic poster.
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Radon Factsheet for Health Professionals
As a health professional, your patients may ask you about the health risks of radon, and the need to test their homes. This fact sheet provides you with some information you can use to answer their questions.

Patient Resources

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The Facts About Radon
Get the facts about radon and radon reduction in your home in this short video.
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Mike Holmes on Radon
Trusted contractor, Mike Holmes and the radon dream team--Pinchin Ltd, Mr. Radon, Solutions Radon MB, Radon Works, The Lung Association and CARST (Canadian Association of Radon Scientists & Technologists)--talk about radon and why it's important to get your home tested.
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What is radon?
Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that comes from the ground and is in every home in Canada. It’s the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. You can't smell, taste or see radon. But it's easy to test for and easy to reduce to safe levels.
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Radon Reduction Guide for Canadians
An information guide for Canadians on reducing radon in the home. Updated February 2023.
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Radon: Is it in Your Home?
Information from Health Canada on radon, radon testing in your home, and where to find more information.
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Radon - Another Reason to Quit
A one-page handout on the risk of lung cancer associated with radon specifically for smokers.

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