Air Quality
It is well known that poor air quality can affect human health.
Air quality is affected by pollutants emitted into our atmosphere and indoor environments.
Air pollution can cause a wide range of health impacts, from irritation of your eyes and throat, to more serious impacts such as asthma and bronchitis.
The web linkages under Air Quality Section provides information about the types of air pollution you may be exposed to, the possible health effects from exposure to air pollution and what you can do to minimise or avoid exposure to air pollution:
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find out more about outdoor and indoor air pollution
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check today's Air Quality Index.
This web page is managed and authorised by Environmental Health of Centre for Health Protection of the NSW Department of Health. Last updated: 31 March, 2009