Radon
This page sets out information on radon gas. North Devon Council does not have responsibility in this area.
The Health Protection Agency
has further information about radon gas and how you can apply for a testing kit.
Some homes and workplaces within Devon are known to be affected by high levels of radon gas, primarily due to the geology of the area.
Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe it. As they break down further, these particles release small bursts of energy. This can damage lung tissue and increase your chances of developing lung cancer over the course of your lifetime.
Not everyone exposed to high levels of radon will develop lung cancer. However, radon in indoor air is the second leading cause of lung cancer. About 2,500 deaths a year in the United Kingdom are caused by breathing radon in indoor air.
Further Information
This page sets out information on radon gas. North Devon Council does not have responsibility in this area.
The Health Protection Agency
has further information about radon gas and how you can apply for a testing kit.Some homes and workplaces within Devon are known to be affected by high levels of radon gas, primarily due to the geology of the area.
Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe it. As they break down further, these particles release small bursts of energy. This can damage lung tissue and increase your chances of developing lung cancer over the course of your lifetime.
Not everyone exposed to high levels of radon will develop lung cancer. However, radon in indoor air is the second leading cause of lung cancer. About 2,500 deaths a year in the United Kingdom are caused by breathing radon in indoor air.
Further Information
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