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What things harm us by radiation other than medical imaging and sun exposure ?
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Radon gas: Radon gas is a radioactive byproduct of the decay of isotopes on the earth. Basement may have a high enough concentration, depending on the geology. You can buy a kit to measure radon gas in your home.
Answered 3/29/2020
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