To understand and manage the problem, it is important to know where radon comes from, how it is measured, and what actions can be taken. However, one key message remains: radon is radon. Regardless of its source, the health impact is the same, and the overall exposure over time determines the risk.
Because it can easily seep into indoor environments, radon levels are strongly influenced by how homes and buildings are ventilated. Understanding the link between radon and ventilation is therefore essential to preventing health risks and ensuring safe indoor air quality, whether in private homes, apartment buildings, or workplaces.
On September 23, Sotirios Papathanasiou will address indoor air quality leaders at the United Nations headquarters in New York. In a short speech, he will highlight the need for stronger and open standards to improve the air we breathe indoors.
As autumn arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, the radon measurement season gets underway. For anyone who wants a reliable annual average of radon levels in their home, apartment building, or workplace, now is the time to start. The colder months, typically between October and April, create the conditions to measure and analyze radon levels over time.
There are certain situations when it’s particularly important to check radon levels. Buying a home, renovating your home, and changing ventilation systems are some examples. Outdated measurements are another. An accredited measurement helps avoid long-term exposure, which increases the risk of lung cancer.
Every summer, millions of holiday homes across Europe open their doors for the season. It’s estimated that there are between 30 and 40 million such properties in use. For many, these homes represent relaxation, nature, and quality of life. But they can also come with hidden health risks, like radon.
Radonova Laboratories has recruited Jens Jensen, an experienced physicist and radon expert with a background at the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (SSM) and several universities in Sweden and abroad. With his expertise in measurement technology, quality assurance, and research, Jens will help further strengthen Radonova’s global offering in radon measurement and analysis.
