Radon Gas. Issues and Solutions

Seminar paper from the year 2023 in the subject Physics - Other, grade: 1,3, University of Freiburg (University College Freiburg), language: English, abstract: Radon is a radioactive gas that naturally occurs in soils worldwide. Radon can enter buildings through permeable materials and cracks and holes in walls and foundations. Being invisible and odorless, radon has the potential to infiltrate homes and accumulate, which can significantly increase the risk of lung cancer. Recently, more and more studies research the dangers of radon and policymakers begin to employ prevention and mitigation strategies against this silent killer. In my work, I will give a brief overview on the properties of radon, its current impact on human health, radon testing, mitigation strategies and policy.