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Purpose

The purpose of this webpage is to assess your awareness of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI), your preference in receiving the AQHI information, and your willingness to use the AQHI forecast. We would also like to understand whether the AQHI information will encourage you to make environmentally conscience lifestyle choices.

Your Feedback

The feedback and input provided will help the Asthma Society of Canada (ASC) promote the AQHI to people with chronic respiratory diseases by incorporating the AQHI forecast in the existing ASC programs and services. This will ultimately promote better health outcomes by encouraging positive lifestyle choices based on current AQHI readings.

Please provide your feedback about the AQHI through our three interactive options:

Complete the AQHI Poll

Comment on the AQHI through our Online Discussion Blog

Comment on the AQHI through our Audio Blog
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AQHI Poll

1) Are you aware of the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)?
Yes No

2) What is your preferred communication method of receiving the AQHI information? Please check all that apply.
Internet Websites
     Internet Access through Laptop/Desktop
     Internet Access through Mobile Phone
Social Networking Websites (Twitter, FaceBook etc.)
Local Radio
Local Television
Local Newspaper
Mobile Phone Applications (iPhone Apps, Smartphone Apps)

3) Will you use the AQHI reading to assess the air pollution level and adjust your outdoor activities if necessary, based on your individual health risk to air pollution? Yes No

4) Will knowledge of the AQHI encourage you to be more environmentally friendly and make environmentally conscious choices aimed to reduce air pollution? Yes No

Download the AsthmaToday Widget!

Download the AsthmaToday Widget to your computer or laptop and gain instant access to the AQHI and news surrounding asthma and associated allergies.

AQHI Online Discussion Blog

Click on the following link to be directed to the online discussion blog. Please feel free to post your comments, concerns and/or feedback about the AQHI on this blog.

AQHI Audio Blog

Please feel free to voice your comments about the AQHI through the audio blog by calling our toll free number at: 1-866-787-4050 followed by 8 to access the AQHI voice mailing system.
The AQHI helps to protect our health, and also serves as a reminder of the need to protect our environment.

Because cars, trucks and coal-fired power plants are major sources of air pollution, reducing energy use can reduce the number of high AQHI days. The “20/20 The Way to Clean Air” Campaign is designed to help individuals reduce both home energy use and vehicle use by 20 per cent. To order a free 20/20 Planner with a step-by-step action plan to reduce your energy use call 1-866-583-2020 or visit www.cleanairpartnership.org/2020.

中文信息 Information Available in Chinese

空氣質素 健康指數
Air Quality Health Index Brochure in Chinese > >
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重新認識空氣質素
Air Quality Health Index Postcard in Chinese > >
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20/20 在道路上節能的建議
20/20 Vehicle Use Reduction Tip Card in Chinese > >
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20/20 家居節能建議
20/20 Home Energy Use Reduction Tip Card in Chinese > >
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請点击这里收听加拿大中文电台空氣質素健康指数信息
Listen to more information about the Air Quality Health Index, please click here >>
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