BEYOND LOCAL: How to check the Air Quality Health Index and assess your health risks

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A rating of 1-3 is low risk, 4-6 is moderate risk, 7-10 is high risk and over 10 is very high ris

As we enter another wildfire season, Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to pay attention to air pollution levels and check the Air Quality Health Index – especially on smoky days. The Air Quality Health Index is at: https://weather.gc.ca/airquality/pages/index_e.html k.

"At risk" people include those with respiratory and heart issues. Infants, young children, pregnant people and elderly people are also considered at higher risk. They may feel symptoms from air pollution even at "moderate risk" levels. Users of Environment Canada's go-to website for weather conditions are now also able to see all active air quality-related alerts listed under a separate tab. When the AQHI reaches 10+, affected areas will be shown in red on the map.

Source: Healthcare Press (healthcarepress.net)

 

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