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The Radon information application presents a summary of the radon testing that has been performed by homeowners in various Yukon communities from 2006 to 2015. Click on the points to reveal the summary for each community.

Radon (Rn) is a naturally occurring, colourless and odourless gas that is radioactive and known to cause lung cancer. In fact, Rn is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and the leading cause of the disease among nonsmokers (World Health Organization, 2009). Radon is generated...

Radon (Rn-222) is the second leading cause of lung cancer after tobacco smoking. It can easily move through small spaces in soils and other materials, allowing it to enter buildings and accumulate to levels that can pose a health risk. Health Canada recommends that all Canadians test their home...

A series of health-related data sets from various quantitative public opinion research studies.

A series of health-related data sets from various quantitative public opinion research studies.

Survey of long-term measurements of radon concentrations in volunteer homes from 2009 – 2011. National survey conducted by the National Radon Program covering all Health Regions.

A series of health-related data sets from various quantitative public opinion research studies.

A series of health-related data sets from various quantitative public opinion research studies.

A series of health-related data sets from various quantitative public opinion research studies.

A series of health-related data sets from various quantitative public opinion research studies.