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Radon - Another Reason to Quit

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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PDF Document
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0.66 MB
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0
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Apr 3, 2025
Tags
Lung Health
Family Medicine (Primary Care)
Environmental Medicine

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Web Link
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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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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