Department of Health and Human Services
When people think of air pollution affecting human health, they probably think of southern California or other highly urbanized areas. But air pollution can be a problem in North Carolina. In 1999, ozone levels reached unhealthy levels at least somewhere in the state on 68 days -- which means North Carolina ranks fifth among the 50 states for unhealthy ozone.
The NC Division of Air Quality issues the advisories because of ground-level ozone. When there is too much ozone in the air we breath it can hurt us. The North Carolina Division of Public Health wants you to understand how ground-level ozone can affect you and what you can do to avoid problems.
- Are you curious about ozone and what it is? Read The Basics.
- Do you want to recognize symptoms of ozone exposure and how it affects your health? Read The Symptoms.
- Are you interested in protecting yourself from ozone? Read about Protecting Yourself.
- Did you know that ozone can be a problem indoors? Read about Indoor Ozone.
- If you still want to know more, here's some more information: If You're Serious about Ozone.
Go to the NC Division of Air Quality's Air Awareness web site, which includes a daily ozone forecast.
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