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Answer to Question #17 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Radon

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

Q
Can high levels of radon cause multiple chemical sensitivity?
A
There is no evidence that exposure to radon at any level can cause multiple chemical sensitivities. If you would like more information on radon you might wish to read the Health Physics Society's Position Statement, "Perspectives and Recommendations on Indoor Radon." You can find this on the HPS Web site. Click on HPS Publications and then on HPS Papers. If you need any additional information please submit further questions to our Ask the Expert feature.

Ray Johnson, CHP
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