Québec - Air Quality Health Index
Current
Forecast Maximums
Issued at: 5:00 AM EDT Sunday 19 May 2013
Sunday
2 - Low Risk
Sunday night
2 - Low Risk
Monday
2 - 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.
Did you know...?
Exposure to air pollution may cause healthy people to experience irritated eyes, increased mucus in the nose or throat, coughing or difficulty breathing, especially during exercise.
The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, the ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, the Institut national de santé publique du Québec and the Direction de santé publique de la Capitale-Nationale.
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