Radon, a gas thas has no smell, colour or taste, is estimated to cause between 3% and 14% of all lung cancers, according to World Health Organisation. This chemically gas is much more likely to cause lung cancer in people who smoke and is the primary cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. In most cases, the greatest exposure to radon comes from the home. This dangerous gas is produced from the natural radioactive decay of uranium, which is found in rocks and soil. Unfortunately, radon can also be found in water.
Though, radon levels in homes can be reduced by improving the ventilation of the house, sealing floors and walls, installing a positive pressurization or ventilation system.
Read more: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs291/en/index.html
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