Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Study in Spain and Romania confirms radon as second leading cause of lung cancer

Study in Spain and Romania confirms radon as second leading cause of lung cancer: "Exposure to radon gas in homes is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, according to a study carried out by researchers from the University of Cantabria and the Babes-Bolyai University in Romania. The team has studied data on exposure to this element in a uranium mining area in Transylvania and in an area of granite in Torrelodones, Madrid."

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