luftkvalitetsindex
Luftkvalitetsindex is a term used to describe the standardized metric for communicating outdoor air quality to the public in Danish-speaking contexts. It represents a single value that aggregates information on multiple air pollutants to convey overall health risk in a simple, interpretable form. The index is typically presented together with a color code and a brief advisory message.
Calculation and pollutants: The exact method varies by country, but most implementations rely on concentrations of
Usage and purpose: The index is used by government agencies, media, and digital platforms to convey outdoor
Regional variations and limitations: While the concept is widely adopted, scales, thresholds, and color schemes differ