Radon
Tuesday, 03 June 2008, Written by Trouni   
Characteristics Main sources Effects on health

Colorless, odorless and radioactive gas

Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water

  • cause of lung cancer deaths

About radon and its impact on your health
Radon is a tasteless, colorless radioactive gas, that can pose severe danger to human health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Exposure to radon depends on the kind and the origin on rocks used in buildings. As stated above, radon is a radioactive gas which is carcinogen.

 

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