Impact of Residential Radon Exposure on the Risks of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in the All of Us Research Program - Takeaways - MDSpire

Impact of Residential Radon Exposure on the Risks of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in the All of Us Research Program

  • By

  • Jiajun Luo

  • Zhihao Jin

  • Yuqing Yang

  • Ann Nguyen

  • Christopher O. Olopade

  • Habibul Ahsan

  • Jayant M. Pinto

  • Briseis Aschebrook-Kilfoy

  • December 3, 2025

  • 0 min

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    Radon exposure is a recognized environmental carcinogen linked to lung cancer, causing nearly 21,000 deaths annually in the USA.

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    Recent studies suggest radon exposure may also contribute to cardiovascular diseases, including myocardial infarction and stroke.

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    The current EPA radon action level of 4 pCi/L is based on lung cancer data, but may not adequately protect against cardiovascular risks.

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    The All of Us Research Program analyzed over 300,000 participants to investigate the relationship between residential radon exposure and cardiovascular events.

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    Findings indicate that residential radon exposure may increase the risk of myocardial infarction and stroke, warranting further investigation.

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Impact of Residential Radon Exposure on the Risks of Myocardial Infarction and Stroke in the All of Us Research Program

  • by Jiajun Luo, Zhihao Jin, Yuqing Yang, Ann Nguyen, Christopher O. Olopade, Habibul Ahsan, Jayant M. Pinto, Briseis Aschebrook-Kilfoy

  • December 3, 2025

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