The AQI is measured on a scale from 0 to 500, with the lower the number, the healthier the air. (Getty Creative) ...
Learn what the air quality index (AQI) means, how it impacts your health, and how to stay safe when pollution is high.
High AQI is linked to particulate matter exposure, which increases lung cancer risk and may impact cognitive health, akin to long-term effects seen in smokers.
However, reading and interpreting AQI is a bit of a guessing game. The AQI scale ranges from 0 to 500 and includes different tiers associated with various health risks for different groups of people.
Fortunately, the US Environmental Protection Agency has a resource called the Air Quality Index to help monitor air quality. We'll explain how it works and how you can use it to avoid unhealthy ...