N11 : Re-evaluating AQHI: A New Model for Assessing Wildfire Smoke and Benzo(a)pyrene Health Risks
| Students | Jacob Michael LeBlanc
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| School | HDSB - Abbey Park High School - Oakville |
| Level | Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 10 |
| Group | Group 12 - Health Science IV |
| Abstract | The purpose of this experimental project was to measure the concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and metals in wildfire air, to evaluate the effectiveness of the air quality health index (AQHI) in determining the risk to human health during wildfires. If the AQHI is not effective, then to develop a new AQHI model which effectively determines risk to human health during wildfires. |