Cancer Risk

Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and the leading cause among non-smokers. When radon gas is inhaled, radioactive particles can become trapped in the lungs, damaging the DNA of lung cells over time and significantly increasing the risk of developing cancer.

According to Health Canada, exposure to radon gas is responsible for approximately 3,200 lung cancer deaths in Canada every year.

The Health Canada Guideline for Radon levels is 200 Bq/m3 and that is the equivalent of being exposed to 10 cigarettes per day.

For some perspective, if your Radon levels are 400 BQ/m3 (which is sadly not uncommon) that is the equivalent of exposing the members of your household to a 20 pack of cigarettes every single day!

With 1 in 4 homes in Manitoba having levels that exceed the Health Canada Guideline you cannot know if you and your loved ones are at unnecessary risk unless you get a clear and accurate Radon Test.