Protecting Your Family from Radioactive Gas

Health Risks of Radon Gas Exposure

Understanding the serious health implications of radon gas exposure and the lung cancer risk it presents to UK families.

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How Radon Gas Affects Your Health

Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the UK, responsible for over 1,100 deaths annually. Long-term exposure significantly increases cancer risk.

Radon Exposure Characteristics

Invisible Threat
Radon is colorless, odorless, and tasteless - impossible to detect without testing
Long-Term Exposure
Health effects develop over years of exposure, not immediately
Radioactive Decay
Radon decay products damage lung tissue at the cellular level

Serious Health Risks

Lung Cancer
Second leading cause of lung cancer in UK - over 1,100 deaths annually from radon exposure
Increased Risk for Smokers
Smokers exposed to radon have 10x higher lung cancer risk than non-smokers
Cumulative Exposure
Risk increases with radon concentration and duration of exposure

Who Is Most at Risk?

Everyone breathing indoor air with elevated radon is at risk, especially in high-risk areas

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Children

Higher breathing rates increase radon exposure

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Smokers

Combined radon and smoking multiplies lung cancer risk

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High-Risk Areas

Devon, Cornwall, Derbyshire residents face elevated exposure

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Long-Term Residents

Years of exposure in same property increases cumulative risk

Public Health England Guidance

Immediate Actions

Get your property tested for radon levels
Install mitigation if levels exceed 200 Bq/m³
Improve ventilation throughout your home

Get Testing If:

Living in Devon, Cornwall, or other high-risk areas
Property built on granite or uranium-rich geology
Purchasing or selling a property

When to Take Immediate Action

If testing reveals radon levels above 200 Bq/m³, immediate mitigation is recommended. For levels above 300 Bq/m³, urgent action is required to protect your family's health.

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