What Is Radon?
Radon is a natural radioactive gas. It forms when uranium in soil and rocks breaks down. And here’s the alarming part: uranium is found almost everywhere. You don’t need to live near a mine or industrial area. Even regular soil in residential neighborhoods across Malaysia can contain trace amounts of uranium, enough to generate radon gas.


How Does Radon Enter Your Home?
This gas rises from the ground and can seep into buildings through cracks in floors, walls, and foundations, even through your water supply. If your home is built over soil or rock with any uranium content, it is vulnerable.
Once inside, radon gets trapped, and that is when it becomes dangerous.
The Health Risk: Lung Cancer
When radon gas is inhaled, it decays into tiny radioactive particles. These particles stick to the lining of your lungs, damaging your cells. Over time, this damage can lead to lung cancer.
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According to the World Health Organization, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.

Why So Many People Don’t Know About It
Here’s what makes radon especially dangerous:
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There are no early symptoms.
No bad smell.
No unusual taste.
No visible warning signs.
And because most people have never even heard of radon, they don’t know to test for it.
But that can change, starting with you.
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How You Can Take Action
Here’s the good news, protecting your home and your loved ones is simple and affordable.
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