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Keep your windows open or risk lung cancer – GAEC warns over deadly radon gas
The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has warned Ghanaians about the risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon gas, urging households to improve ventilation by keeping windows open to prevent the radioactive gas from accumulating indoors.
The Director of Radiation Protection at GAEC, Dr Eric Tetteh Glover, says radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, particularly among non-smokers.
He said GAEC is working to establish the necessary capacity to support radon testing in Ghana and strengthen preventive measures against exposure.
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