The researchers' map reveals the geographical distribution ... Smokers are at an even greater risk when exposed to high radon levels, as the effects of radon and smoking are synergistic.

"IEMA-OHS is encouraging all property owners and renters to understand the risk and test for radon." English said he often works with realtors to test a home for radon prior to selling a home and ...

“We spend approximately 90 percent of our lives inside the built environment, so your indoor environment impacts your ...

Darby et al. have shown that radon in the home is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer, accounting for around 9% of lung cancer deaths in Europe. This has practical implications ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency maintains a map of radon risks for each county/city in the U.S. Unlike other states in the highest risk zones, Virginia does not require radon tests during ...

The National Cancer Institute estimates that radon causes about 21,000 lung cancer deaths annually. Local geologist Patricia Fabbri urges residents to test their homes for the gas, especially during ...