New Hampshire Health

Air pollution is a serious concern in New Hampshire, where one in ten people suffer from asthma. Global warming is expected to worsen air quality in the region, putting more stress on people with cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. In the absence of more stringent controls on ozone-forming pollutants, the number of days with poor air quality is projected to roughly quadruple in cities like Concord and Manchester. In addition, the number of very hot days is projected to increase dramatically, increasing the risk of heat stress, heart attack, and death. See the Extreme Heat in Our Cities section for information on New Hampshire's future temperatures.