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National Post Article, Where is radon most commonly found by Mike Holmes

This is an excellent article from Mike Holmes highlighting what you should know about Radon gas and why we should take it seriously.

Where is radon most commonly found?

Author of the article:

Mike Holmes

Published Nov 07, 2023  •  3 minute read

November is typically lung-health month, often including discussions on radon gas. I’ve been talking about radon gas and its effects on homeowners’ health for many years, and we still need to keep the conversation going. So, I thought I’d review some highlights to help educate homeowners because many still don’t know about radon or even think about it.

Radon is a radioactive gas that’s naturally occurring. It’s formed when uranium in the ground breaks down and seeps into the soil. From there, it can make its way into your home through soil, pipes, windows, sump pumps, unfinished floors, crawl spaces, cracks in foundation walls, and floors.

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November is Radon Action Month

Message from the Minister of Health – Radon Action Month

Source From: Health Canada

Statement

November 1, 2023 | Ottawa, ON | Health Canada

“This November marks the 10th anniversary of Radon Action Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness of the health risks of radon and encouraging people in Canada to take action and test their home. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that - through prolonged exposure at elevated levels - can take a serious toll on a person's health. In fact, radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and is responsible for the deaths of over 3,000 people in Canada per year.

The health risks of radon are serious but the solution to protecting yourself and your family is simple: you can easily test your home for radon. Test kits are available online, at select local retailers, and from certified radon professionals. In many homes across Canada, a radon mitigation system can be installed in less than a day, which can reduce radon levels by more than 90%.

This Radon Action Month, take action to protect your health and test your home for radon. Visit Health Canada's website for more information on radon gas and its health effects. You can also access more information and additional resources by visiting Take Action on Radon.”

The Honourable Mark Holland, P.C., M.P.

Contacts

Christopher Aoun
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Mark Holland
Minister of Health
613-291-4176

Media Relations
Health Canada
613-957-2983
media@hc-sc.gc.ca

Source: Government of Canada

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