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Air Quality Health Index
Oshawa
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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 EST Wednesday 8 February 2012
Wednesday
3
Low Risk
Low Risk
Wednesday night
3
Low Risk
Low Risk
Thursday
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, your physician, or your local health authority.
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, your physician, or your local health authority.
Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.
Did you know...?
Children are at greater risk of inhaling air pollution when they play in city parks and schoolyards near high traffic areas.
Children are at greater risk of inhaling air pollution when they play in city parks and schoolyards near high traffic areas.
The AQHI is an initiative between Environment Canada, Health Canada, The Ontario Ministry of the Environment, The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, The Clean Air Partnership and Durham Region Health Department.
