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Air Quality Health Index
Calgary
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Risk:
Low
(1 - 3)
(1 - 3)
Moderate
(4 - 6)
(4 - 6)
High
(7 - 10)
(7 - 10)
Very High
(Above 10)
(Above 10)
- At-Risk Population:
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- Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms.
- Find out if you are at risk
- General Population:
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- No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.
Forecast Maximums
Issued at 5:00 AM MDT Wednesday 16 May 2012
Wednesday
4
Moderate Risk
Moderate Risk
Wednesday night
3
Low Risk
Low Risk
Thursday
2
Low Risk
Low Risk
Who is at risk?
People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.
To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, or your physician.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.
To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, or your physician.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
Did you know...?
If a million Canadians worked from home just one day every year, we could eliminate about 250 million kg of emissions and 100 million litres of fuel.
If a million Canadians worked from home just one day every year, we could eliminate about 250 million kg of emissions and 100 million litres of fuel.
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, Alberta Environment and Water and Alberta Health and Wellness.
