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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.
'''Measuring radon in your home is easy!'''
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| Expert Summary of ICRP Recommendations on Radon
| [[Media:ICRPRadonSummary.pdf|ICRP Radon Summary]]
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| Radiological Protection against Radon Exposure
| [[ICRP Publication 126]]
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==Exposure to Radon at Home==
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Often, the pressure indoors is lower than the pressure in the soil, which naturally draws soil gas into the home.
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You can find a radon test kit at a local hardware store or online. Radon levels are different in different parts of your home, so put the small device in a room where people spend a lot of time. When the measurement is done, mail it back to the supplier, and they will send you the results. The cost should be no more than the equivalent of a few tens of dollars or Euros. You can also hire a professional.
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==More In-Depth Information==
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| Expert Summary of ICRP Recommendations on Radon
| [[Media:ICRPRadonSummary.pdf|ICRP Radon Summary]]
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| Lung Cancer Risk from Radon and Progeny and Statement on Radon
| [[ICRP Publication 115]]
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| Radiological Protection against Radon Exposure
| [[ICRP Publication 126]]
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| WHO Factsheet on Indoor Radon
| [http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs291/en/ www.who.int]
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| WHO Handbook on Indoor Radon
