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→Exposure to Radon at Home
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'''It’s important to [[Radon For Homeowners and Residents#Measuring and Reducing Radon Levels in your Home|measure the radon in your home, and to take simple steps if you find that it is high.]] '''Radon in homes originates from the soil and rock surrounding it, and sometimes from building materials.
Often, the pressure indoors is lower than the pressure in the soil, which naturally draws soil gas into the home.
Indoors, average radon concentrations are usually higher, averaging around 50 [[Radon: Units of Measure|Bq/m<sup>3</sup>]], with some places less than 10 [[Radon: Units of Measure|Bq/m<sup>3</sup>]] and others 10,000 [[Radon: Units of Measure|Bq/m<sup>3</sup>]] or more.
Governments usually set [[Radon For Governments and Employers#Radon Recommendations for Authorities|reference levels for indoor radon]] in the 100-300 [[Radon: Units of Measure|Bq/m<sup>3</sup>]] range
