Unfortunately, radon is radioactive and during its decay emits radiation, which causes cacer. Deep-seal the concrete against water and dampness. Our Radioactive Homes Radon tests do not actually measure radon, but the radioactivity it produces. Radon makes the average home more radioactive than if it was located next to a nuclear power plant. The average person thus receives more radiation exposure from radon than from all other natural or man-made sources combined .
Radiation damages the DNA in living cells, causing genetic damage and cancer.
Embryos and children are particularly susceptible. Radon gas decays into solid radioactive particles, which float in the air and get trapped in our lungs. The National Academy of Sciences estimates that in the U.S., radon causes 19,000 lung cancer deaths each year. But considering the high costs of radon mitigation systems, EPA did not issue regulations but only guidelines. L is approximately 10 times higher than the target set by the U.S. Congress.