Health Advice For Each Band
The Government Advice for each band is shown in the table below.
| Banding | Index | Health Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 1, 2, or 3 | Effects are unlikely to be noticed even by individuals who know they are sensitive to air pollutants |
| Moderate | 4, 5, or 6 | Mild effects, unlikely to require action, may be noticed amongst sensitive individuals. |
| High | 7, 8, or 9 | Significant effects may be noticed by sensitive individuals and action to avoid or reduce these effects may be needed (e.g. reducing exposure by spending less time in polluted areas outdoors). Asthmatics will find that their 'reliever' inhaler is likely to reverse the effects on the lung. |
| Very High | 10 | The effects on sensitive individuals described for 'High' levels of pollution may worsen. |
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