Radon in Castlegar and Barriere

There's no question: smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. But did you know exposure to radon is the second leading cause?

Now, a UBC professor wants to look more closely at the effects the radioactive gas is having on two BC interior communities: Castlegar and Barriere.

Rebecca spoke with Carolyn Gotay. She's the Canadian Cancer Society Chair in Cancer Primary Prevention at UBC.