Radon Gas: Mechanisms, Effects, & Solutions
Abstract
This paper discusses radon gas, which is produced as a byproduct of the natural decomposition of uranium in rocks, soil, and water. Gas build-up in enclosed dwellings such as houses, apartment and office buildings, factories, and schools is a major concern in many parts of the country. Human exposure to high concentrations of this gas for extended periods of time can be extremely damaging to health. Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate of any cancer, and it is estimated that 15% of all cases of lung cancer in the United States result from exposure to radon gas. The government has taken steps to mitigate this problem, but the problem still persists. There are simple and inexpensive methods to drastically reduce the risks of radon gas exposure, and pursuing such mitigation could play a significant role in drastic reduction of lung cancer prevalence.
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INTRODUCTION 4
ENVIRONMENTAL MECHANISMS 4
BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS 7
DISEASES &......
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