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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.