Health Insights
Understanding how air quality affects your health and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones.
AQI Health Scale
Learn what each AQI level means for your health
Good
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Health Implication
None expected for the general population.
Recommendation
Enjoy outdoor activities freely.
Moderate
Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people.
Health Implication
Unusually sensitive individuals may experience respiratory symptoms.
Recommendation
Consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion if sensitive.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects.
Health Implication
Respiratory symptoms possible in sensitive groups; possible aggravation of heart or lung disease.
Recommendation
Sensitive groups should reduce prolonged outdoor exertion.
Unhealthy
Everyone may begin to experience health effects.
Health Implication
Increased likelihood of respiratory symptoms in general public.
Recommendation
Everyone should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.
Very Unhealthy
Health alert: everyone may experience more serious health effects.
Health Implication
Significant aggravation of respiratory symptoms; cardiovascular effects.
Recommendation
Everyone should avoid prolonged outdoor exertion.
Hazardous
Health emergency: the entire population is likely to be affected.
Health Implication
Serious health effects and impaired daily activities.
Recommendation
Everyone should avoid all outdoor exertion; stay indoors.
Who's at Risk?
Different groups have different vulnerabilities to air pollution
General Population
- Monitor AQI levels daily before planning outdoor activities
- Stay hydrated to help your body flush out toxins
- Wear N95 masks during high pollution episodes
- Keep indoor air clean with HEPA air purifiers
Sensitive Groups
- Children and elderly are more vulnerable to pollution
- People with asthma should keep medications accessible
- Those with heart conditions need extra precautions
- Pregnant women should minimize exposure to poor air
Children & Infants
- Children breathe faster, inhaling more pollutants per body weight
- Keep infants indoors when AQI exceeds 100
- Avoid playgrounds near busy roads during rush hours
- Ensure schools have proper air filtration systems
Medical Conditions
- Long-term exposure increases respiratory disease risk
- Cardiovascular problems linked to poor air quality
- Pollution can worsen existing allergies and asthma
- Regular health checkups are crucial in polluted areas
Daily Tips
Practical advice for living with air quality in mind
Morning Activities
Check AQI before morning exercise. Early mornings often have better air quality in summer, but worse in winter due to inversions.
Exercise Safely
Exercise indoors when AQI exceeds 100. If outdoors, choose less polluted routes away from traffic.
Ventilation
Open windows when outdoor AQI is low. Use air purifiers with HEPA filters during high pollution days.
Sleep Quality
Keep bedroom air clean for better sleep. Poor air quality can affect sleep and recovery.