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Jump to full article: IrishHealth.com (ie), 2005-09-27
Author: Deborah Condon
Intro: Smokers are 25 times more likely to develop lung cancer due to radon gas, compared to non-smokers, a new Europe-wide survey has found.
Radon, which is a naturally occurring radioactive gas present in all rocks and soil, has been classified as a class A carcinogen by the International Agency for Research on Cancer. When it surfaces in the open air, it is quickly diluted to harmless concentrations. However when it enters an enclosed space, such as a house, it can sometimes build up to high concentrations, becoming a major health risk.
The new survey, which looked at the health risks of radon gas, has been reviewed by the Radiological Protection Institute of Ireland (RPII) and the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI).
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