Question

What health issue is primarily linked to Radon exposure?

• A. Skin cancer
• B. Lung cancer
• C. Heart disease
• D. Digestive problems

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Lung cancer

• Radon (Rn) is a radioactive gas that emanates from certain rock and soil formations, concentrating in the basement or ground levels of homes, in the absence of inadequate ventilation or evacuation systems

• Recent studies on indoor radon in Europe, North America and Asia indicate that lung cancers attributable to radon range from 3% to 14%, making radon the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.