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.
These 10 animal facts will amaze you. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is naturally present in the ground. Homes in areas with large deposits of radon underground can have higher levels of the gas, especially in basement areas where walls are underground.hile any amount of exposure to radon gas is potentially unsafe, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends that homeowners install a radon mitigation system if levels are 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher. Over time, exposure to a high radon level may cause lung cancer.