What is radon?

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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