• Radon is the 2nd chief cause of lung cancer deaths, after cigarette smoking, in the US

• Exposure to radon leads to lung cancer in non-smokers & smokers alike.

• According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the chief cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and is accountable for about 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year

• Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water.

• It gets inside buildings through small fissures and crevices.

• When inhaled, it gets trapped in the lungs and eventually increases the risk of cancer.

• In the US, 1 in 15 homes has high radon levels.

• Studies have shown a conclusive association between residential radon exposure and lung cancer.

• EPA recommends establishing a radon reduction system if levels are equal to or higher than 4pCi/L.

• In 2009, WHO launched an international radon project to help countries promote awareness and encourage actions to reduce risks related to radon

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