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Radon
Radon (englanninkielinen) -osioetusivun ingressi
Radon is a colourless and odourless noble gas that is present in the indoor air in homes and at workplaces. Radon-bearing air from the soil seeps into the house through openings and gaps in the base floor. Radon prevention in the construction phase is easier and less expensive than implementing mitigation measures afterwards.
Osion etusivun tekstinosto Radon causes lung cancer
Radon causes lung cancer
Long-term exposure to high radon levels in the home considerably increases the risk of lung cancer.
Osion etusivun tekstinosto Radon in Finland
Radon in Finland
Finland has higher indoor air radon concentrations than most other countries. This can be explained by geology, construction technology and the climate.