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‘I didn’t think it would be in my house’: Lung cancer survivor warns of radon risks (globalnews.ca)
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Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in Canada for nonsmokers, as the radioactive gas can build up to hazardous levels indoors.

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[-] wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one 12 points 10 months ago

Wait, so the radon is just leaking out of the earth and into your home?

Is this a canada specific issue due to the regional soil composition? Or is this a risk globally?

[-] MeowWeHaveAProblem@toast.ooo 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

It is not canada specific. There are maps online like https://radonmap.com/ found another one here https://radonkit.ca/blog/radon-gas-map-for-canada-potential-radon-levels-across-canada/

I didn't think my area was high but all the maps I find say it is. Maybe time for a test...

Edit: fixed link.

[-] GenitalHurricane@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

100% recommend a professional test and not just disposable things. They'll set up a few machines on tripods for a few days and you'll get to see highs/lows in different rooms instead of just a yes/no or a peak value. Can really help make a good decision about mitigation

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