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Health Canada's Radiation Protection Bureau leads the National Radon Program, which is committed to reducing radon-induced lung cancer risk in …

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This document is intended for persons and organizations carrying out radon measurements in buildings that have a high occupancy rate …

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This document is intended for persons and organizations carrying out radon testing in residential homes. The purpose of the testing …

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Every region in Canada has homes with elevated radon; make sure yours isn’t one of them. Radon is the #1 …

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Radon — an invisible radioactive gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in the ground —is found in every home …

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Radon is a radioactive gas that occurs naturally when the uranium in soil and rock breaks down. It is invisible, …

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Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from uranium in the ground that can get into your home undetected. You …

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Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. Test to find out if you have an unsafe level

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Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from the breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. It is invisible, odourless …

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This letter has been sent to Provincial and Territorial Ministers of Health and regulatory colleges to encourage action at all …

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