Environmental Health

Air Quality Health Index

The Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) is a health promotion tool designed to help people make informed decisions regarding short-term exposure and activity levels during increased levels of air pollution.

The index provides local air quality and health risk information on an hourly basis. It is especially helpful to seniors, children, those with heart and lung disease, and people who are physically active outdoors.

Resources:

• Check current and forecast levels of the AQHI for Nova Scotia, please visit www.airhealth.ca.
• Learn more about how the AQHI is being rolled out in Nova Scotia, please visit www.gov.ns.ca/nse/aqhi
• Hourly AQHI updates can be found at: www.airhealth.ca.

Want to learn more about the AQHI, watch these informative Q&A videos: