IAEA-developed training material that teach the basics of how to initiate national radon programmes is available for download. The six modules, developed in collaboration with the World Health ...

The higher rural radon effect was consistent for households across Canada. The researchers say these findings underscore the importance of regular radon testing, particularly in rural areas where ...

November is Radon Action Month and reminds us radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is responsible for the deaths of over 3,300 people in Canada per year, Canadian Cancer ...

Radon is a radioactive gas found in nearly every Canadian home. A new research study is putting a renewed spotlight on the invisible, odourless element that is the second-leading cause of lung ...

Levels of radon in houses can vary depending on local geology, when a building was constructed, and other factors such as ventilation. In the report, no areas of Canada were found to be free of ...

The Cross Canada Radon Survey also shows one of the regions ... Dust or smoke in a home tends to magnify the effect of the ...

Experts call radon the silent killer because it’s an odourless, tasteless and invisible gas. “Radon is the number one killer, cause of lung cancer following smoking so we need to ensure we ...

The City of St. John’s is taking part in Health Canada’s Take Action on Radon Program. There will be 500 free radon test kits available for St. John’s residents, 100 per ward. To request a kit, ...

A recent study from Oregon State University found a link between exposure to radon gas and childhood leukemia rates.