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  1. Radon - Wikipedia

    Radon is a contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide. Because radon is denser than air it accumulates in basements and crawlspaces under dwellings.

  2. Radon | US EPA

    Nov 13, 2025 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. You can’t see or smell radon. Testing is the only way to know your level of exposure. Radon can …

  3. Radon Gas: Causes, Exposure, Symptoms & Complications

    Radon is a radioactive substance, which means it emits radiation (a type of energy). Radiation can damage your cells, leading to cancer. Experts estimate that radon exposure is the second …

  4. Radon and Your Health | Radon | CDC

    Dec 11, 2025 · Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and water. Radon can get into homes and buildings through soil, small cracks or holes in your …

  5. Radon | Definition, Properties, Effects, & Facts | Britannica

    Dec 11, 2025 · Radon, chemical element, a heavy radioactive gas of Group 18 (noble gases) of the periodic table, generated by the radioactive decay of radium. It is a colorless gas, 7.5 times …

  6. Radon - World Health Organization (WHO)

    Jan 25, 2023 · Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Radon is estimated to cause between 3% to 14% of all lung cancers in a country, depending on the national average radon …

  7. Radon | National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

    Sep 10, 2025 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colorless and odorless. Radon comes from the natural decay of uranium or thorium, elements found in rocks, soils, …

  8. NCDHHS Offering Free Residential Radon Test Kits for Radon

    1 day ago · Raleigh In recognition of National Radon Action Month, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is providing 8,000 free radon test kits available …

  9. Radon - MedlinePlus

    Jul 31, 2024 · Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas. It is invisible and has no odor or taste. It comes from the normal decay of uranium and thorium. These are two chemical …

  10. See Your Risk: Updated Radon Levels by Zip Code - Radon.org

    Radon is a radioactive gas produced from the natural decay of uranium found in soil, rocks, and water. It is a silent intruder that can stealthily infiltrate our homes, especially in poorly …