This edition of Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction ( CR3 ) shares the powerful stories of eight radon ambassadors from across Canada , many of whom believe their lung cancer diagnosis was connected to the high levels of radon they found in their homes . These brave advocates share their experiences in the hope that they encourage other Canadians to take action and test their homes for radon .
THESE BRAVE ADVOCATES SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES IN THE HOPE THAT THEY ENCOURAGE OTHER CANADIANS TO TAKE ACTION AND TEST THEIR HOMES FOR RADON .
Radon gas exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer and is connected to the deaths of over 3,300 Canadians every year . Colorless , odorless , and tasteless , radon gas is produced as a by-product of uranium breaking down in the soil . Radon seeps into homes through cracks in the foundation or other openings , and every home in Canada contains some level of radon . The question is- how much ? The only way to know is to test your home .
We asked these eight patient advocates for their perspectives on radon policy in Canada , and what recommendations they would provide to the federal government to improve radon support , education , and regulation in the country . Their recommendations provide a comprehensive patient perspective on urgent issues regarding radon gas exposure and lung cancer , and solutions to amend them .
RADON GAS EXPOSURE IS THE SECOND LEADING CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER AND IS CONNECTED TO THE DEATHS OF OVER 3,300 CANADIANS EVERY YEAR .
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