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The 16 pages that link to Radon, each with the reason it gives.

• Alpha decayRelated: Radon and its short-lived daughters emit alpha particles that can irradiate lung tissue.

• Ionizing radiationRelated: Its radioactive decay products can deliver ionizing radiation inside buildings.

• Alpha particleRelated: Radon decay products deliver alpha radiation to lung tissue when inhaled.

• Lung cancerRelated: Radon is a major lung cancer risk, especially for people who also smoke.

• UraniumRelated: Uranium-bearing rocks can generate radon, which may accumulate indoors.

• RadiumRelated: Radium-226 releases radon-222, which can accumulate indoors.

• Uranium miningRelated: Underground uranium workings can expose workers to elevated radon.