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What is radon and how is it produced?
Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas that is produced by uranium decay in the ground and rises to the surface. It can enter houses through fine cracks or fissures in foundations. Due to its physical properties, it often accumulates in basements or on the first floor. However, it can also penetrate to higher floors through gaps and air ducts (e.g. sockets or heating pipes).
Where does it occur particularly frequently?
Radon can occur anywhere, but is more common in regions with uranium-containing subsoil. In Germany, parts of Saxony, Thuringia, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are particularly affected. There are also risk areas near mountains in other countries, e.g. in parts of the Alps, the Rocky Mountains or in granite-rich regions. Outdoors, there is usually no danger from radon because it is quickly dispersed and diluted by the wind.
Danger from radon
The WHO ranks radon as the second biggest cause of lung cancer (only smoking is worse). This underlines how important it is to monitor this health risk. In our radon measuring device test, we compare three measuring devices: air-Q radon, Airthings Wave Plus and RadonEye. These devices allow you to check radon levels in your home or workplace and track them over time to identify and respond to potential radon sources.
