After smoking, residential radon is the second risk factor of lung cancer in general
population and the first in never-smokers. Previous studies have analyzed radon attributable …

Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. microRNA expression in
human bronchial epithelium cells is altered by radon, with particular reference to …

Human-made buildings can artificially concentrate radioactive radon gas of geologic origin,
exposing occupants to harmful alpha particle radiation emissions that damage DNA and …

The COVID-19 pandemic has produced widespread behaviour changes that shifted how
people split their time between different environments, altering health risks. Here, we report …

Radioactive radon gas inhalation is a major cause of lung cancer worldwide and is a
consequence of the built environment. The average radon level of properties built in a given …

Lung cancer has the highest cancer mortality rate in developed countries. The principal risk
factor for lung cancer is tobacco use, with residential radon being the leading risk factor …

Radioactive radon gas inhalation causes lung cancer, and public health strategies have
responded by promoting testing and exposure reduction by individuals. However, a better …

Radioactive radon inhalation is a leading cause of lung cancer and underlies an ongoing
public health crisis. Radon exposure prevention strategies typically begin by informing …

Residential buildings can concentrate radioactive radon gas, exposing occupants to particle
radiation that increases lung cancer risk. This has worsened over time in North America, with …

Radon is an established lung carcinogen concentrating in indoor environments with
importance for many workers worldwide. However, a systematic assessment of radon levels …