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Air Quality Health Index
St. John's
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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 6:00 AM NST Thursday 9 February 2012
Thursday
2
Low Risk
Low Risk
Thursday night
2
Low Risk
Low Risk
Friday
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...?
High levels of air pollution can trigger or worsen asthma attacks. Asthma is the #1 cause of hospital admissions among children.
High levels of air pollution can trigger or worsen asthma attacks. Asthma is the #1 cause of hospital admissions among children.
The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada, Environment and Conservation, Newfoundland and Labrador and Health and Community Services, Newfoundland and Labrador.
