Exposure to even moderate levels of radon -- a invisible odorless gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer -- has been linked to an increased risk of stroke, a new study reveals.

Those in the middle group had a 6% increased risk. “It’s important to note that we found an increased stroke risk among those exposed to radon concentrations as much as two pCi/L below the current ...

Exposure to even moderate levels of radon linked to increased risk of stroke. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2024 / 01 / 240131183525.htm.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Now a new study has found exposure to this invisible, odorless gas is also linked to an increased risk of stroke. The study does not prove that ...

Radon is responsible for 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada, or more than 3000 deaths per year1. Long-term inhalation of α particle radiation increases the lifetime relative risk of lung cancer by 16 ...

Rural ground wells increase risk of higher radon levels, study finds Henk de Haan says that for five years he was blissfully unaware of the invisible danger as his children slept in the basement ...

Utahns who decide to address the radon levels in their home should make sure to only use certified mitigators, she said, and can refer to a list at radon.utah.gov. “There’s nothing hard about ...

Prolonged radon gas exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer among people who have had a limited tobacco smoking history or have never smoked, with the lifetime lung cancer risk increasing by ...