“Lung Cancer in Wisconsin,” a report by the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative identifies radon as risk factor. The report provides an overview of lung cancer in Wisconsin residents, focusing on incidence and mortality. The report notes that two leading risk factors contributing to lung cancer risk are cigarette smoking and exposure to radon gas.
The report notes that “breathing in too much radon can damage lung cells and may lead to lung cancer.” It explains that of the homes tested in Wisconsin, 46.4% of the results were at or above the action level recommended by EPA.
In the “Risk Reduction” section of the report, it notes that there are ways to reduce the risk of developing lung cancer. It links to the radon data mapping of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
See the report at
https://wicancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/FINAL-LUNG-CANCER-REPORT.pdf
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