Radon: The second leading cause of lung cancer

[KMSP Fox 9 News, January 09, 2025] January is recognized as National Radon Action Month. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States behind smoking. It is an invisible gas that occurs naturally. Minnesota’s average radon level is more than three times higher than the national average. Allina Health pulmonologist Andrew Stiehm, MD explained to FOX 9 News why lung cancer caused by radon is often discovered in the later stages.

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