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The second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking could be lurking in your home — but 75% of Americans haven’t tested for it

Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer. But a new survey found most Americans haven't had their homes tested for the dangerous gas, and more than half aren't concerned about radon exposure in their homes or communities.

Lung cancer has traditionally been thought of as a smokers disease. However, the tremendous rise of the deadly disease in non-smokers indicates their long-term, high exposures to radon gas, according to a study.

Although lung cancer is traditionally thought of as a "smoker's disease," a surprising 15-20% of newly diagnosed lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked, many of whom are in their 40s or 50s.

Data indicates that about 15-20 per cent of newly diagnosed lung cancers occur in people who have never smoked, many of whom are in their 40s or 50s.

Lung cancer has traditionally been thought of as a "smoker's disease". However, the tremendous rise of the deadly disease in non-smokers indicates their long-term, high exposures to radon gas, according to a study.Radon gas is ...

Survey: Half of Americans unaware of a cancer-causing threat in their home. Radon causes over 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year, yet only 25% have tested for it.

Around 15 to 20 percent of lung cancer victims have never smoked.

Around 15 to 20 percent of lung cancer victims have never smoked.

Around 15 to 20 percent of lung cancer victims have never smoked.