The social determination of health in rural settlements: aspects about the work and health of peasants raising cattle, goats and sheep
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https://doi.org/10.18310/2446-4813.2024v10n2.4413Abstract
The objective of the research was to analyze aspects of work and health of peasants raising cattle, goats and sheep based on the Social Determination of Health. The research was carried out in five rural settlements located in the state of Pernambuco, using structured interviews and participatory rural diagnosis techniques. Most peasants were male, with a mean age of 52.3 years and low education. The family income of 91.4% of the peasants was between one and three minimum wages. The work with ruminants was carried out mostly by men. The main personal protective equipment used were: rubber boots, hat and sunscreen. Few peasants (10.6%) had brete in their creations. It was observed that 25.5% of peasants reported some type of accident at work, 78.7% used pesticides and work with animals was classified as arduous. Only the Serra Grande Settlement had a Basic Health Unit, and the main diseases reported were: work-related osteoarticular diseases, arterial hypertension, arboviruses, diabetes and schistosomiasis. The work of peasants in ruminant creations is social determined by agribusiness and proved to be exhausting associated with the absence and precarious conditions of health services. Keywords: Work Accidents; Sustainable Agriculture; Production Animals; Health Policy; Health of the Rural Population.Downloads
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