Radon
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1 in 3 Saskatchewan residents at risk of exposure to dangerous radon levelsSaskatchewan has often been flagged as an area with high radon concentrations. A new study estimates 1-in-3 residents live in homes with dangerous levels of the cancer-causing gas.HealthNov 6
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New study shows dangerous levels of radon gas in millions of Canadian homesA new study says nearly 10.3 million Canadian homes contain dangerous levels of the cancer-causing gas.HealthOct 23
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NB Lung wants provincially-supported radon mitigation program for ‘preventable’ cancerThe health advocacy organization is disappointed not to see a program to help homeowners mitigate high levels of radon gas in their home.HealthApr 24
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Study finds rural ground wells increase risk of higher radon levelsRadon is a harmful radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium or radium break down in rocks, soil and groundwater.HealthFeb 26
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Manitoba experts point to the need for more awareness on radon and its dangersNovember is Radon Action Month. Two experts in Manitoba are calling for more awareness on the gas, and the risks it poses to individuals.HealthNov 3, 2023
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‘I didn’t think it would be in my house’: Lung cancer survivor warns of radon risksRadon is the leading cause of lung cancer in Canada for nonsmokers, as the radioactive gas can build up to hazardous levels indoors.HealthNov 3, 2023
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One third of Canadians can’t afford to remove deadly radon gas from homes: studyRadon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium or radium, which are radioactive metals, break down in rocks, soil and groundwater.CanadaOct 20, 2022
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Radon testing shows elevated levels in 1 in 7 Hamilton homes'For those that have never been smokers, it is the leading cause of lung cancer.'HealthNov 16, 2020
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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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Regina may have the most radon-exposed population in the world: researcherThe Prairies have the second highest radon levels in the world, behind only Poland, according to new research that shows the story gets worse for Saskatchewan, and worse again in Regina.CanadaFeb 18, 2020
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