Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in Canada. Kristin Carroll, regional radiation specialist with Health Canada, joined CTV Morning Live Edmonton to discuss how to test radon levels in your home.
This transcript has been edited for length and clarity.
Cory Edel: A study last month shows nearly one-in-five Canadians are living in homes with potentially dangerous levels of radon. November happens to be Radon Action Month, and Kristin has some ideas for you. Great to have you, because I think a lot of people, at least when we were having our morning meeting, were a little bit surprised about this and I think the general public as well. Radon is a big problem. Why don’t you tell us about radon and where it comes from?
Kristin Carroll:It’s a naturally occurring gas. It comes from the breakdown of uranium in the ground, and then it can potentially enter your home through any cracks, gaps along pipes, and …