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Discover how radon, air pollution, secondhand smoke, and indoor air quality affect lung cancer risk. Learn prevention tips for a healthier home.

Radon is an invisible radioactive gas and a leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. In Canada, many homes have elevated radon levels without homeowners knowing it. Since radon cannot be detected by sight or smell, testing is essential. Regular monitoring and proper mitigation can significantly reduce exposure and help create a healthier indoor environment. 

Radon is an invisible radioactive gas and a leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for significant cases globally, including among non-smokers. Canadian research highlights widespread exposure risks, making testing, monitoring, and mitigation essential for protecting long-term indoor air health.

Everyday habits like keeping windows closed, sleeping in basements, smoking indoors, and skipping testing can increase radon exposure. Home conditions such as airtight construction, foundation cracks, poor ventilation, and HVAC issues can trap or spread radon, making continuous monitoring and proper maintenance essential.

Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can increase lung cancer risk with long-term exposure. Continuous monitoring with digital radon detectors, such as Ecosense devices, helps detect elevated levels early, track changes over time, and support timely mitigation to protect indoor air quality and public health.

January is Radon Action Month. Learn how radon causes lung cancer, read Jackie Nixon’s survivor story, and protect your family with continuous radon monitoring.

November marks Radon Action Month in Canada. It also aligns with Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the national “Knowvember” initiative, which encourages Canadians to raise awareness.

In January 2024, Ecosense met Bill Johnson of Park City, Utah, who shared his battle with lung cancer and his search for answers despite a healthy lifestyle.

Kerri Robbins, a healthy non-smoker, was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, caused by radon exposure in her home. Read her powerful story and learn why early detection and continuous radon monitoring post-mitigation can save lives.

Radon is the leading cause of non-smoking lung cancer, yet it’s largely preventable. Ecosense radon monitors offer an easy, affordable way to measure and monitor radon levels, helping you create a safer home environment.