The source of radiation in Denver which he was referring to was radon, which is an alpha emitter in a gas phase. Thus, this "type" of radiation IS the kind that can get into your body and radon decays into some very nasty daughters. Radon exposure is a very large concern indeed.
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The source of radiation in Denver which he was referring to was radon, which is an alpha emitter in a gas phase. Thus, this "type" of radiation IS the kind that can get into your body and radon decays into some very nasty daughters. Radon exposure is a very large concern indeed.