Radon exposure is known to cause: (A) Carcinoma lung, (B) Leukemia, (C) Carcinoma colon, (D) Brain tumors
Answer is A. ETIOLOGY OF CANCERS OF LUNG
■ Chromium,
■ Nickel, other metals
■ Tobacco smoking,
■ Ionising radiation (uranium)
■ Radon.
■ Asbestosis (May predispose to Bronchogenic carcinoma, mesothelioma, gastrointestinal cancer). Suspected Carcinogens