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Brain cancer risk linked with exposure to elevated concentrations of radon
Long-term tracking of nearly 160,000 people from across the United States suggests that brain cancer risk rises as exposure to radon increases.
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Long-term tracking of nearly 160,000 people from across the United States suggests that brain cancer risk rises as exposure to radon increases. The study led by Oregon State University scientists provides a look at the possible connection between radon , a known lung carcinogen, and cancers in other parts of the body.
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