On one side is that dangerously high levels have been found in some countertops while arguments on the other claim that the amount of radon emitted is very small relative to radon that may occur in homes otherwise.
Is granite causing health issues.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and is estimated to cause tens of thousands of lung cancer deaths in the u s.
Vermont uses the federal osha standards for its workplace safety rules.
To reduce the risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon.
Radon originating from the soil beneath homes is a more common problem and a far larger public health risk than radon from granite building materials.
But granite isn t always the best material out there for the job.
Its presence in your home can pose a danger to your family s health.
At issue is whether granite emits dangerous amounts of radon a colorless and odorless gas that is known to cause lung cancer.
Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in america and.
Whether granite countertops could cause lung cancer due to the emission of radon gas has been a matter of some debate.
Neglecting this fact is quite difficult.
However the safe level of radon exposure is not yet known to man.
In july 2008 the new york times published an article that raised public concern over potential health hazards of living around granite countertops and floors.
Critics say that the amount of radon gas emitted by granite countertops is insignificant and is not capable of causing any health problems or damage.
Granite countertops have been one of the more popular options for kitchens in the last 10 to 15 years.
Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non smokers.
At issue is whether some granite countertops emit dangerous levels of radiation especially the gas radon which is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
Countertops that are made from granite may actually be causing health problems as a result of radiation and radon gas exposure.