For purposes of this change in the tax treatment of dependent coverage, a âchildâ is an individual who is the employeeâs son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter, and includes both a legally adopted individual and an individual lawfully placed with the employee for adoption.
Some scientists believe that radon dissolved in the blood may cause additional diseases beside lung cancer. In addition to the gas, one-third of the inhaled radon decay particles also pass through the lungs into the blood stream and then, get trapped. As we breathe in through the skin, the air also carries radon gas.
1 Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas which may be found in indoor environments such as homes and workplaces. 2  Radon is the most important cause of lung cancer after smoking. 3  Radon is estimated to cause between 3 and 14% of all lung cancers, depending on the average radon level in the country.