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Reducing radon risks in the home

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This POSTnote looks at radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in rocks and soils that can cause lung cancer. Around 100,000 homes across the country are thought to be at particular risk. It outlines where radon comes from, its hazards, and ways to reduce its risks.

Publication type:
policy brief
Publication Date:
2001-06
Language:
en
Publication URL:
https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-158/
Institute(s):
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology of the UK Parliament (POST)
Country:
United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland