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Air Quality Health Index in primary care: A feasibility study

Abstract

Rationale: Exposure to poor air quality is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and heart failure. A number of countries, including Canada, report utilization of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) and associated health messages tailored to different AQHI categories for the public and at-risk populations to reduce exposure, adjust physical activity and optimize …

Authors

Upshur R; Abelsohn A; D’Urzo A; O’Neill B; Asrar FM; Hashemi SB; Melwani S; Aliarzadeh B

Journal

Canadian Journal of Respiratory Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 248–255

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Publication Date

July 4, 2022

DOI

10.1080/24745332.2022.2043204

ISSN

2474-5332