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Study Links High Radon Levels to Ovarian Cancer Risk

4/13/2026

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High radon levels in homes significantly increase women's risk of ovarian cancer, per a study in JAMA Network Open.
University of North Dakota researchers tracked nearly 128,000 women to assess this association.
The study found a 31% higher risk in high radon zones and a 63% increased risk for women with a family history of breast cancer.
Experts urge testing and mitigating radon exposure to reduce this environmental health risk.

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High radon levels in homes significantly increase women's risk of ovarian cancer, per a study in JAMA Network Open.
University of North Dakota researchers tracked nearly 128,000 women to assess this association.
The study found a 31% higher risk in high radon zones and a 63% increased risk for women with a family history of breast cancer.
Experts urge testing and mitigating radon exposure to reduce this environmental health risk.