Top of PageWhat difference will the Air Quality Health Index make in the lives of Canadians?
It will help Canadians better understand how to protect their health from the adverse effects of air pollution on a daily, or even hourly, basis, just like the UV Index helps Canadians protect themselves from the harmful effects of too much sun. This means that senior citizens, parents of children with asthma, and people suffering from diabetes, heart or lung disease now have an effective tool to help them assess the health risks posed by the levels of air pollution where they live, and take action to protect their health and the health of those under their care. This also means that average Canadians can check the quality of outdoor air before heading off to work or play, whether over the next hour or the next day.
