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Air Quality Health Index
WestShore
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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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- Enjoy your usual outdoor activities.
- Find out if you are at risk
- General Population:
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- Ideal air quality for outdoor activities.
Forecast Maximums
Issued at 5:00 PM PST Tuesday 7 February 2012
Tuesday night
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Low Risk
Low Risk
Wednesday
3
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...?
You will breathe in less traffic-related pollution while exercising if you stay away from busy streets and highways.
You will breathe in less traffic-related pollution while exercising if you stay away from busy streets and highways.
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the B.C. Ministry of Environment, the B.C. Ministry of Health Services, the Capital Regional District, The City of Colwood, and the B.C. Lung Association.
