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1 Xishin

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2 Chidori Bridge

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3 Ishimaru

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4 Kashii

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5 Motooka

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6 香椎

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7 Ohashi

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8 Nagao

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Fukuoka MAP AIR QUALITY ANALYSIS AND STATISTICS

What can you learn about the air pollutants in Fukuoka by viewing the air quality map?

The air quality map for Fukuoka shows you the pollution level in the form of a US AQI reading. Whilst it is not explicit about the concentration levels of pollutants in the air, with the following information, what type of pollutants one may be exposed to when US AQI levels are high can be inferred. US AQI is formed from the aggregation of the main pollutants found worldwide, which includes carbon monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, ozone, and PM10 and PM2.5.

As such, these are the main pollutants that individuals will be exposed to when in an area that has a higher US AQI level. Variations can occur depending on the industrial activities of the area (particularly in developing nations where less strict rules about pollution levels or what can and can't be burnt prevail), but as a general rule of thumb, knowing about these pollutants can inform users of what pollutants they may be breathing when moving through areas of higher air pollution on the air quality map for Fukuoka.

What does the air quality map show for Fukuoka?

The air quality map for Fukuoka shows the pollution levels that come from the myriad of air quality monitoring stations across the city. These are present in many cities throughout Japan, and they feed a constant stream of data related to pollution levels (shown in the form of US AQI readings) to any relevant maps which are being viewed. In the case of Fukuoka, the air quality map can tell you how polluted any given area is throughout the day, and to cite some readings taken in mid-September of 2022, there were a large number of higher than usual US AQI readings, as well as an active fire taking place in the northeastern side of Fukuoka.

This would cause the air pollution levels to rise by a significant amount, and is a salient example of how air quality map usage can really help to prevent excessive pollution exposure. Japan maintains good levels of air quality through much of the country, however in situations such as these, the US AQI figures can rise rapidly which may cause some health issues and respiratory irritation amongst some citizens.

Which groups in Fukuoka can benefit most from air quality maps?

As was touched on, those who are elderly may need to utilize air quality maps to stay informed about the quality of the air that they are breathing. In much the same manner that children and babies will also benefit and stay safer, it would be beneficial for family units as a whole to use Fukuoka’s air quality map to stay well informed about the current pollution levels, which can change not only month to month but also suddenly throughout the day, with large spikes in air pollution levels sometimes occurring thanks to changes in wind currents, nearby fires, and other meteorological occurrences (or the lack of them, with no wind or rain sometimes allowing larger amounts of chemical compounds and dirt particles to accumulate within the city, especially in areas that are surrounded by tall buildings, which can prevent these pollutants from dispersing away from the inhabitants of the city.

Others that can benefit from using air pollution maps in Fukuoka include pregnant women, who may suffer from grave consequences to their baby’s health if enough pollution is taken into their bodies, affecting not only the mother's health but that of the unborn child, due to some pollutants making their way into the bloodstream and affecting the baby.

Are air quality maps helpful for the prevention illnesses in Fukuoka?

When users are referring to the air quality maps that are in use throughout Fukuoka, as well as other cities spread out throughout Japan, there may be distinct times in which the air quality maps, or air pollution maps as they are also referred to, can be of great aid in reducing potential health problems, as well as reducing illnesses that certain people may already have.

This form of harm reduction can have many different, far-reaching effects, as increasing levels of air pollution around the globe have shown time and time again to be extremely detrimental to the health of those who are exposed. This is particularly true for those whose exposure continues unabated for many years, along with the other bracket that needs to be taken into consideration, that of acute pollution exposure, which may occur during more serious events such as natural disasters (huge amounts of dust and other fine particles being blown into the air as a result of earthquakes, as well as smoke particles from fires, although they are not as common as in other countries that experience long periods of arid weather).

When the air quality map in Fukuoka shows pollution readings, in the form of US AQI and its subsequent rating system, users and their families can take preventative measures to avoid the more highly polluted areas if possible, as well as undertaking other measures such as wearing masks to prevent excess inhalation of mostly finely ground particulate matter, and other such PM2.5 or PM10 based pollutants (especially true in crowded or congested parts of the cities throughout Japan, that have the highest number of cars, trucks and other vehicles bottlenecked into one or several areas of the city, which becomes more apparent during rush hour times of the day or other times of the year which cause largescale movements of many people.

To get into some of the health issues that may be avoided by using the air quality maps now available for the citizens of Fukuoka, and others throughout Japan, the most salient ones are those that affect the lungs, respiratory tract, as well as heart. Many chemical compounds and other hazardous particles can cause long-term changes to the central nervous system, which is especially dangerous for young children and babies who are still going through the vital formative years of their life. Any disruption during this time may lead to longer-term or even lifelong issues, some of which will be mentioned.

The lungs and the heart, or the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems, can be affected directly by breathing chemical compounds and PM10 or PM2.5. Scarring of the lung tissue can occur, which can lead to a lessened capacity for the lungs to expand, as well as a higher rate of respiratory tract infections to occur. These can include ones such as dry coughs, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with COPD being an umbrella term that refers to ailments such as asthma (one of the illnesses that can be particularly apparent amongst young children, with excessive exposure to dust, pollen, and other irritating particles causing this to potentially develop, which may stay with them for the rest of their life.

By referring to the air quality map above, small changes can be implemented that over the long term may cause such illnesses to be averted). Other COPD-related illnesses include bronchitis, pneumonia and emphysema. Elderly citizens can also be harshly affected by pulmonary ailments, with simple infections of the chest potentially turning into a life-threatening situation if not dealt with quickly enough, or if the elderly citizen's immune system is already under duress from other pre-existing conditions. These are a small number of health issues that can occur from pollution exposure, and thus utilizing the air quality map for Fukuoka may help users make informed decisions about which areas have the highest levels of air contamination occurring, and adjust their daily routines, if possible, to avoid staying near or going through such zones.


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