Radon Testing
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Radon levels higher than recommended in 37% of Halifax homes tested in 2019Approximately 16 per cent of all lung cancers in the country can be attributed to radon gas exposure, the Nova Scotia Lung Association says.CanadaOct 29, 2020
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Sales of radon testing kits skyrocket in New Brunswick after Health Canada campaignRadon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and it can often seep into homes undetected.EnvironmentJan 29, 2020
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Short-term radon kits not effective for testing in homes: University of Calgary study“We need to know exactly what factors influence high and low radon in Canadian homes."HealthDec 4, 2019
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Free radon test kits available in SummerlandSummerland Healthy Community Initiative is hosting an awareness information session on radon gas.Nov 19, 2019
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Okanagan a hotspot for deadly radon gasOfficials are warning people in the Okanagan to get their homes tested for radon. Nearly one in five homes test above provincial guidelines.CanadaJan 15, 2019
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Peterborough Public Health to hold radon information sessionUp to 50 participants in the session will receive a free radon test kit.HealthJan 11, 2019
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New Brunswickers urged to take radon levels in homes more seriouslyA Health Canada survey found 21 per cent of New Brunswick homes had radon levels above the Health Canada guideline.CanadaNov 10, 2016
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