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Comment
. 2019 Feb;127(2):24001.
doi: 10.1289/EHP4169.

Radon Risk: A Global Estimate of Radon's Contribution to Lung Cancer

Nate Seltenrich
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Radon Risk: A Global Estimate of Radon's Contribution to Lung Cancer

Nate Seltenrich. Environ Health Perspect. 2019 Feb.
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Radon gas is constantly flowing up through soil and rock. It can seep into homes through cracks in floors and foundations; without sufficient air exchange, it can accumulate in indoor spaces. But because radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, people often do not realize they are inhaling the carcinogen. Image: © Mary Perry/Alamy Stock Photo.
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