Radon
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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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Dangerous radon levels prevalent in a third of Saskatchewan homesThe Lung Association says radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking.HealthFeb 11, 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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Nova Scotia invests $30,000 to cut the waiting list for radon detectors in halfRadon is odourless, colourless and is linked to an increased risk of developing lung cancer.HealthNov 21, 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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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health offering free radon kits during studyThe public health unit is handing out 850 radon tests for free in the Hastings and Prince Edward region.EnvironmentNov 4, 2019
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