Radon gas comes from the natural decay of Uranium and Radium in the soil. Inside homes, radon may become trapped and build up to dangerous levels. Exposure to radon may increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas.
It is an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas, which over time can lead to the development of cancer. The US Surgeon has warned that radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today. If you smoke and are exposed to high levels of radon then your risk of lung cancer is especially high. One reason for high radon in the Midwest is because of the presence of widespread low-grade uranium and radium.