CDC is collaborating with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) to urge persons to "Be Air Aware" during Air Quality Awareness
Week, April 30–May 4, 2012. May also is Asthma Awareness Month.
Asthma sufferers are particularly affected by air pollution. One in 12
U.S. residents, or approximately 25.7 million persons, currently has
asthma (1). Air pollution caused by industrial emissions and
automobile exhaust can trigger an asthma attack. Planning activities
for times when air pollution levels will be low can help asthma
sufferers avoid attacks. Broadcast air quality forecasts and EPA's
EnviroFlash (http://www.enviroflash.info) both provide guidance in
avoiding high levels of air pollutants.
(EPA) to urge persons to "Be Air Aware" during Air Quality Awareness
Week, April 30–May 4, 2012. May also is Asthma Awareness Month.
Asthma sufferers are particularly affected by air pollution. One in 12
U.S. residents, or approximately 25.7 million persons, currently has
asthma (1). Air pollution caused by industrial emissions and
automobile exhaust can trigger an asthma attack. Planning activities
for times when air pollution levels will be low can help asthma
sufferers avoid attacks. Broadcast air quality forecasts and EPA's
EnviroFlash (http://www.enviroflash.info) both provide guidance in
avoiding high levels of air pollutants.
