Living in an area of the UK with higher Radon levels can increase your risks of some illnesses. Find out what you can do to protect your health.

Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas which is formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils.

Many homeowners may not be aware that their area is affected by radon and whether the gas is present in their home.

Every year, Radon Poisoning causes more than 1,000 deaths in the UK, but many people do not know what Radon is, or how it can damage their health.

Thousands of families across the UK live in highly radioactive areas and worse, their homes contain dangerous levels of radiation without residents even knowing it.

Radon is invisible. It is both colourless and odourless and can only be reliably measured using a special detector that can determine how much is present in your home.

According to experts, around 500,000 homes across the UK are in areas where there is a high risk of exposure to Radon gas.

Radon is almost everywhere in low quantities and is normally harmless, but concentrated above safe levels indoors, it can become dangerous.

Radon gas is dangerous, and exposure can impact the health of the occupants in a property where the gas is present.

Being a landlord holds many responsibilities; gas and fire safety, ensuring efficient water facilities and responding to any issues that surround these responsibilities, such as call-outs and repairs. However, one factor which may not be high on the radar is radon gas. Unfortunately, radon gas still remains a mystery to most but it certainly doesn’t make it any less dangerous.

Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas. It is formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Radioactive elements decay and emit radiation. Any exposure to this type of radiation is a risk to health - radiation is a form of energy and can cause damage in living tissues increasing the risk of cancer in both humans and animals.

Most of us have heard of carbon monoxide and its deadly consequences. However, most people have not heard of radon gas, which is just as deadly but far less known. Awareness is the first step towards taking safety precautions and protecting your family, so it is vital to educate yourself about radon, its risks, and how to avoid them.