Why You Don't Know About Radon, The #1 Cause of Lung Cancer that can hide in your home

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about RADON - a radioactive gas that can be found in your home and can cause lung cancer. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of LUNG CANCER after cigarette smoking in the USA.
What is radon?
Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils.
Is radon harmful?
Radioactive elements like radon decay and emit radiation. Any exposure to this type of radiation is a risk to health - radiation is a form of energy and can cause damage in living tissues increasing the risk of cancer. If you are exposed to radon for a long period of time (e.g. 20+ years) your risk of lung cancer increases.
Radon mitigation strategies.
For more information on ways to reduce radon in your home see this trusted resource: www.ukradon.org/information/r...
I have included a link below to Amazon where you can purchase a radon testing kit. You can also have professionals come to your home to test radon levels.
This is an educational resource only and should NEVER replace medical advice from your own health provider.
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Content and timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - What is radon?
01:10 - Areas at high risk of radon exposure
02:29 - How to check if you have been exposed to radon
03:16 - How to test for radon in your home
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AMAZON RADON TESTING KITS TO BUY (USA):
Radon testing kit USA: amzn.to/4cFZVLz
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References and resources
UK Health Security Agency: www.ukradon.org
EPA Map of Radon Zones (USA): www.epa.gov/radon/epa-map-rad...
Map of Radon Zones (UK): www.ukradon.org/information/u...
WHO: www.who.int/news-room/fact-sh...
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Video published: 7th April 2024. Next review: 2027.
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[@sobekstephanie]

This is a huge issue in the area I grew up. I have a few friends who got cancer at a young age (non-smokers) and I wonder if this could've been the cause.

[@marion3777]

Doctor O Donovan I have found your video very helpful Thankyou

[@DoctorODonovan]

You’re so welcome. Hope you’re having a nice weekend

[@David-uf8ex]

Very high in Cornwall but they try to hush it up

[@DoctorODonovan]

Yes I was shocked to see that levels in Cornwall were so high

[@Marina80808]

Thank you 🙏

[@DoctorODonovan]

You’re welcome

[@EmmaGrape]

Is it only in America?

[@DoctorODonovan]

No - globally

[@EmmaGrape]

@DoctorODonovan Thank you

[@EmmaGrape]

​@DoctorODonovan You could do a whole series on this topic, the next one drinking water and cancer.