Journal article
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