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Air quality health index messages
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Thursday, July 4, 2013, 11:28 AM -
Health Risk | Air Quality Health Index | Health Messages | Health Messages |
At Risk Population* | General Population | ||
Low Risk | 1 - 3 | Enjoy your usual outdoor activities. | Ideal air quality for outdoor activities. |
Moderate Risk | 4 - 6 | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you are experiencing symptoms. | No need to modify your usual outdoor activities unless you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
High Risk | 7 - 10 | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also take it easy. | Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
Very High Risk | Above 10 | Avoid strenuous activities outdoors. Children and the elderly should also avoid outdoor physical exertion. | Reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors, especially if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation. |
* People with heart or breathing problems are at greater risk. Follow your doctor's usual advice about exercising and managing your condition.