Preferred Label : EPA Air Quality Index;
NCIt synonyms : Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Air Quality Index; AQI;
NCIt related terms : Air Quality Index;
NCIt definition : A nationally uniform color-coded index developed by EPA for reporting and forecasting
daily air quality. The AQI reports the most common ambient air pollutants that are
regulated under the Clean Air Act, including ozone and particle pollution. The AQI
informs the public about air quality in the area, tells who may be affected, and provides
steps to take to reduce exposure when pollution levels are unhealthy.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1405810;
Origin ID : C171587;
UMLS CUI : C5419195;
Semantic type(s)
- concept_is_in_subset
