An updated map showing the areas with the highest risk of radon in the UK has been published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the British Geological Survey (BGS).
Radon is a colourless and odourless gas that is attributed to 1,100 lung cancer deaths per year in the UK with the risk being higher among smokers and ex-smokers.
The updated map has highlighted what parts of Edinburgh has the highest risk, in comparison to the rest of country. According to the map, Edinburgh has a lower risk than the more mountainous areas such as the Highlands.
