“Water” Populations: Environment-Health, from the Social Determination and Health Policy perspective, in the Baixo Amazonas Region-PA

Abstract

The relationship between the environment and health has become a relevant topic on the public policy agenda since the 1990s. This study seeks to describe this relationship from the perspective of the National Policy for Comprehensive Health of Populations of the Countryside, Forest, and Waters in the community of São Pedro, in the Lower Amazon region of Pará. This is a descriptive study focused on conducting diagnoses that consider the environment-health relationship in the Community. A participatory Rural Diagnosis was used to construct conceptual maps and conversation circles. According to the results, issues, such as excess trash, shortage of medicines and deficiencies in basic education are some key conditions that can make the community vulnerable. Furthermore, it is clear that the health policy, despite being important, still faces challenges for its full implementation in regions where there is a strong presence of this group.

Key words:
Public Policies; Environment; Health; Rural Population