Radon is a natural radioactive gas found in uranium-rich and permeable soils. Radon easily escapes from the ground into the air and accumulates in buildings. When inhaled, radioactive radon progenies settle in the lung and become a direct cause of lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and the first source of exposure to natural radiation in the general population...
Every year 45 000 people die due to lung cancer related to radon exposure in Europe and North America...
BAQ develops innovative sensors for real-time monitoring and effective mitigation strategies to counter the health effects of radon, airborne radioactive particles and other pollutants.
Also known as: BAQ.Sarl