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WebMillions of people live in areas where air pollution can cause serious health problems. Local air quality can affect our daily lives. Like the weather, it can change from day to day. EPA …

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Fires and Your Health AirNow.gov

WebFires and Your Health. Smoke is made up of a complex mixture of gases and fine particles produced when wood and other organic materials burn. The biggest health threat from …

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AirNow Fire and Smoke Map

WebNo. The Fire and Smoke Map shows only fine particle pollution, which is the main type of pollution in wildfire smoke. Fine particle pollution is also known as fine particulate matter …

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Older Adults AirNow.gov

WebOlder Adults and Air Quality. Versión en Español. As people age, their bodies are less able to compensate for the effects of environmental hazards. Air pollution can aggravate heart …

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Air Quality Index

WebThe AQI value for your community is between. 0 and 50. Air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no health risk. • Moderate. The AQI is between 51 and 100. Air quality is …

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Publications Page AirNow.gov

WebThis booklet explains EPA's Air Quality Index (AQI) and the health effects of major air pollutants. You may need a PDF reader to view files on this page. See EPA’s About PDF …

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AQI Basics AirNow.gov

WebTechnical Assistance Document for the Reporting of Daily Air Quality – the Air Quality Index (AQI) Think of the AQI as a yardstick that runs from 0 to 500. The higher the AQI value, …

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Using Air Quality Index AirNow.gov

WebThe U.S. Air Quality Index – daily index. What it is: The U.S. Air Quality Index, or AQI, is EPA’s tool for communicating daily air quality. It uses color-coded categories and …

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What You Can Do AirNow.gov

WebBoth options are better for the environment and good for your health, generally, as long as the air quality index is below 100. Public transportation options such as the bus or train …

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National Maps AirNow.gov

WebThe list below shows the areas with the highest NowCast AQI for the current hour. The AirNow system automatically generates this list every hour, based on the areas with the …

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Ozone and Your Health, EPA-456/F-09-001

WebUnited States Environmental Protection Agency Air and Radiation. Washington, DC 20460 February 2009. EPA-456/F-09-001. Visit airnow.gov. Check daily ozone levels. Access …

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The Global Pandemic of Physical Inactivity: An Urgent Public …

WebThe Global Pandemic of Physical Inactivity: An Urgent Public Health Priority. Harold W. (Bill) Kohl, III, Ph.D., MSPH. University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston School of …

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I. HEALTH EFFECTS OF WILDFIRE SMOKE

WebParticulate matter is the principal public health threat from exposure to wildfire smoke. The effects of particulate matter exposure range from eye and respiratory tract irritation to …

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Asthma and Outdoor Air Pollution, EPA-452-F-04-002

WebAir pollution can make it harder to breathe. It can also cause other symptoms, like coughing, wheezing, chest discomfort, and a burning feeling in the lungs. Two key air pollutants …

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CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND WILDFIRE SMOKE EXPOSURE …

Webhealth effects such as respiratory symptoms or asthma attacks. As smoke levels increase, more significant measures such as cancelling outdoor activities or moving to an indoor …

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WILDFIRE SMOKE: A GUIDE FOR PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS

WebThe Wildfire Smoke Guide for Public Health Oficials, first published in 2002, was developed in part as a result of a workshop held at the University of Washington in June 2001, …

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1EPA Smog—Who Does It Hurt

Webozone can cause a number. of respiratory health effects. In fact, breathing smoggy air can be hazardous because smog contains ozone, a pollutant that can harm our health when …

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CHILDREN’S HEALTH AND WILDFIRE SMOKE EXPOSURE …

Webthe collaboration with individuals in the public health community to better promote child health. Dr. Erika Sasser welcomed workshop participants and thanked them for their …

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Effects of Common Air Pollutants, 2011

WebEffects on Lung Function. Narrowing of airways (bronchoconstriction) Decreased air flow. Airway Inflammation. Influx of white blood cells. Effects on Cardiovascular Function. …

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