Abstract:
In this article it is discussed the relationship between health and environment in slums from a research project that analyzed the development of a public policy (PAC - Programa de Aceleração do Crescimento - Growth Acceleration Program) in three slums in Rio de Janeiro (Alemão, Rocinha and Manguinhos) through participative methodology and research-action. The themes that were prioritized - dwelling and sanitation - made it possible to raise three important processes revealing the social determination of health in slums: rootlessness, temporariness and invisibility. To recognize them through the dwellers' voices contributes to face the inequalities and injustice through the emancipatory promotion of health.
Keywords:
Slum; Rio de Janeiro; Promotion of health; Dwelling; Sanitation
