Radon: ra-don (rā don) n. A heavy, colorless, odorless, radioactive gaseous element symbolized by Rn.
Some radon facts; designated as a class "A" carcinogen
- recognized as the leading cause of lung cancer amongst non-smokers & the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking;
- a chemically inert gas that is one of the heaviest gases known to exist - roughly eight times heavier than air;
- discovered in 1900, it was the fifth radioactive element to be discovered;
- first documented ill effects of radon exposure date back to the 15th century;
- radon is largest source of ionizing radiation exposure to the general public;
- the 4.0 pCi/l EPA "Action Level" was established in 1986;
- congress's Indoor Radon Act of 1988 stated goal calls for indoor radon concentrations be reduced to outdoor levels (0.4 pCi/l avg.);
- the Iowa Study of residential radon exposure conducted from 1993 - 1998 confirmed previous miner study data that links radon to lung cancer;
- World Health Organization has suggested worldwide action level of 2.7 pCi/l;
- atomic weight is 222, atomic number is 86;
- if ignored, can be fatal to a successful real estate transaction.
The last fact noted in the previous paragraph doesn't have to be a fact. Any radon problem can be fixed.
Hopefully, this list of radon "trivia" enlightens those who still think radon is a hoax. For those who still require further convincing, consider visiting the following websites to gain a greater insight on radon & the consequences of long term radon exposure; www.cansar.org, www.aarst.org, www.lungusa.org, www.epa/iaq/radon/index.html.
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