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.
Harmful Effects of Radon. 1  Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer (diagram to the right) and a serious public health concern. 2  The primary adverse health effect associated with chronic exposure to radon is lung cancer (typically bronchogenic): -squamous cell carcinoma.