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Radioactivity in the environment

BfS-Brochures provide information about radioactive substances in the soil, food and air.

Radon - a barely perceived risk

Brochure Radon – a barely perceived risk

Radon, a radioactive gas, seeps into homes from underground and can have a significant impact on health. This brochure explains where it is produced, how it accumulates in buildings and how it increases your personal risk of cancer.

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Standpoint on Radiation Protection Radon in indoor environments

Brochure Radon in indoor environments

After smoking, indoor radon is one of the most important causes of lung cancer. Reducing the radon concentration can save lives. In this issue of Radiation ProtectionStandpunkt, the BfS explains what various concentration levels mean for the health protection of the population and its position in this regard.

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