1 in 5 Canadians exposed to high levels of radon inside their homes – CTV
Dec. 30, 2024
A new report says a silent killer is invading more homes in Canada than ever before.
Radon, an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, is being found at dangerously high levels inside homes, affecting 17.8 per cent or approximately one in every five Canadians.
The report, promoted by Health Canada, was conducted by researchers at the University of Calgary.
“Radon is a gas that comes from the ground,” said Alex Budd, owner of Budd Radon Services. “It’s released from the uranium contained inside of rock.”
“It’s released underneath your home, leaks up into your home and it can accumulate in your home and cause lung cancer.”
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking, Budd says.
