1 - 3
4 - 6
7 - 10
10+
"At Risk Populations" include people with heart or breathing problems.
A I R Q U A L I T Y H E A L T H I N D E X
U N D E R S T A N D I N G C A N A D A ' S
SOURCE: Government of Canada
LOW RISK
MODERATE RISK
HIGH RISK
General Public: Enjoy outdoor activities.
At Risk Population: Enjoy outdoor activities.
General Public: No need to modify outdoor activities unless
symptoms such as coughing or throat irritation occur.
At Risk Population: Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous
outdoor activities if experiencing symptoms.
General Public: Consider reducing or rescheduling strenuous
outdoor activities if symptoms such as coughing or throat irritation
occur.
At Risk Population: Reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor
activities. Children and the elderly should take it easy.
VERY HIGH RISK
General Public: Reduce or reschedule strenuous outdoor activities,
especially if symptoms such as coughing or throat irritation occur.
At Risk Population: Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Children and
the elderly should avoid outdoor physical exertion.
