Air quality and children's health

Why should children learn about the AQHI?

Infants and children are especially susceptible to the health effects of air pollution.  Their bodies are still growing and their lungs are developing.  Children also have greater exposure to air pollution because they breathe in more air per kilogram of body weight and they spend more time being active outdoors.  Children with asthma or other respiratory conditions are more likely to be affected. 

Family outside

Air pollution can trigger asthma attacks and cause respiratory symptoms like coughing and throat irritation even in healthy children. 

Prevention Strategies

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