Science and Radon
Expert Interview with Dr. Aaron Goodarzi – The Global Fight Against Radon
In this expert interview, we talk to Dr. Aaron Goodarzi, the Canada Research Chair for Radiation Exposure Disease, about the dangers of radon exposure. During our conversation, Dr. Goodarzi discusses the steps that need to be taken to lessen the risk of radon exposure, the greater need for collaboration between…
Lung Cancer Screening Info For People With Radon Exposure History
We’d like to share this document prepared by Kansas State University. It discusses lung cancer screening and provides links to radon information for both those who have been exposed to radon and for their medical care providers. Lung Cancer Screening for people with radon exposure history(pdf)
CBC News Report: Cancer Doctors Encourage Radon Testing
CBC News Calgary reports (Jan. 21, 2014) that doctors and researchers in Calgary are testing their own homes for deadly carcinogenic radon gas in hopes it will increase awareness and encourage more home owners to test for radon too. Watch the CBC News Calgary Radon Testing Video on cbc.ca
CTV News Video: Is a colourless, odourless killer gas lurking in your home?
CTV News recently highlighted the dangers of high radon gas levels in your home. Our own Bob Wood was interviewed. Click below to visit CTV News and watch the video. CTV News Video: Is a colourless, odourless killer gas lurking in your home?
1 in 10 Toronto Homes With High Radon Levels
We are presently finding that an average of 1 in 10 of homes we have tested for radon gas in the GTA and surrounding communities are above the ‘action levels’ set by Health Canada. Occurrence of Radon Levels of radon vary from place to place and even from house to…
