0.0

Never-smoker

Number of people in 1,000 that would die from lung cancer if exposed to radon for a lifetime at this level
7 in 1000
Percentage
0.7%
Odds
1 in 142

Smoker

Number of people in 1,000 that would die from lung cancer if exposed to radon for a lifetime at this level
62 in 1000
Percentage
6.2%
Odds
1 in 15

What this means for you

  • These numbers reflect decades of exposure, not days or weeks
  • Short-term spikes do not create sudden danger
  • You can take your time to make a calm, informed decision
  • Reducing radon can lower this long-term risk even further