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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the decay of uranium found in most soils. Radon can enter the home by moving up through the ground and into the air above before moving into a home in a variety of ways, including through cracks in solid floors, through construction joints and through cracks in walls. Gaps in suspended floors and around service pipes are additional entry points for radon. Once radon enters a home, it then becomes trapped inside, where buildup can occur. Radon buildup can potentially be very harmful or even fatal. A radioactive gas, radon is among the leading causes of lung cancer in the United States. In fact, only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths than radon, which can enter a home whether that home is new, old, well-sealed, or drafty. Homeowners concerned about radon, which is invisible and odorless, should have their homes tested.