Description - There aren’t any monsters in your basement, we promise
There aren’t any MONSTERS in your basement, we promise.
But you should keep an eye out for RADON
RADON IS:
odourless
colourless
tasteless
Health Canada (December 16, 2021)
Radon: About – Canada.ca
Radon is the #1 CAUSE OF LUNG CANCER for non-smokers.
Source: Health Canada (December 20, 2020).
Radon: Health effects – Canada.ca
Just over half (54%) of Canadian households have heard of radon.
Of these:
63% identified the correct description
18% chose an incorrect description
19% had only heard of the term.
Source: Statistics Canada, Table 38-10-0281-01.
Households and the environment survey, knowledge of radon and testing, by tenure and type of dwelling, Canada
The only way to know if you have dangerous levels in your home is to do a test.
Visit Canada.ca/radon for more information.
Contact information
For more information, contact the Statistical Information Service (toll-free 1-800-263-1136; 514-283-8300; infostats@statcan.gc.ca) or Media Relations (statcan.mediahotline-ligneinfomedias.statcan@statcan.gc.ca).