Gatineau - Air Quality Health Index

Forecast Maximums

Issued at: 5:00 PM EDT Saturday 18 May 2013

Saturday night
3 - Low Risk
Sunday
3 - Low Risk
Who is at risk?

People with heart and lung conditions are most affected by air pollution.

To find out if you are at risk, consult the health guide, or your physician.

Visit the national AQHI Web site to learn more about the AQHI.

Did you know...?

Even modest increases in air pollution can cause small but measurable increases in the use of medication, emergency room visits, hospital admissions and premature death.

The AQHI is an initiative of Environment Canada, Health Canada, the Ontario Ministry of Environment, le ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux du Québec, le ministère du Développement durable, de l'Environnement et des Parcs du Québec, l'Institut national de santé publique du Québec, la Direction de la santé publique de l'Outaouais and Ottawa Public Health.