Reducing Exposure to Radon in Canada Radon gas is a known carcinogen that exists in our homes and is linked with 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada. While the US and many European governments have mature radon policies to protect their citizenry, the problem of radon in Canada is a new challenge that the […]
Month: February 2016
Radon gas is one of the top 10 causes of preventable cancers in Alberta
Preventable Cancers in Alberta It is World Cancer Day today and to mark this day, Alberta Health Services has released the results of a new study that shows that half of the cancers in Alberta are preventable. Before going any further, lets clarify what “preventable” means. Most cancers are caused by genetic, environmental exposures and […]
Radon Gas Map for Canada – Potential Radon Levels Across Canada
Radon Gas Map (or Radon Potential Map) A radon gas map (also known as a ‘radon potential map’) shows the risk of having high radon gas levels in a particular area. They are usually produced from geological data that predicts the the potential of radon gas emanating from certain kinds of rocks. Radon maps may also incorporate data from various sources e.g. […]
