Environmental health indicators and indexes applied to estuarine regions: the case of the Gargaú community, São Francisco do Itabapoana, RJ, Brazil

Authors

  • Rachel de Salles Freitas dos Santos Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense)
  • Maria Inês Paes Ferreira Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense)

Keywords:

Environmental Health Indicators. Mangrove. Gargaú/BR.

Abstract

The mangrove of Gargaú (São Francisco do Itabapoana/RJ) has a significant importance for the local community since its income comes mainly from collecting crabs, clams and fish. The aim of this paper is to study environmental health indexes and indicators in order to adapt them to the specific characteristics of this estuarine ecosystem. The study is based on semi-empirical research with application of semi-structured questionnaires. Five indexes were evaluated, and the Environmental Health / Criciúma indicator was considered the most suitable for diagnosing problems related to environmental sanitation and for planning future investments focused on the local community.

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Author Biographies

  • Rachel de Salles Freitas dos Santos, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense)
    Mestranda em Engenharia Ambiental pelo Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense) campus Macaé, Macaé/RJ- Brasil. E-mail: salles.rachel@gmail.com
  • Maria Inês Paes Ferreira, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense)
    Doutora em Ciência e Tecnologia de Polímeros pela Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Professora do Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Fluminense (IFFluminense) campus Macaé, Macaé/RJ – Brasil. E-mail: ines_paes@yahoo.com.br.

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Published

30-12-2016

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Original articles

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Environmental health indicators and indexes applied to estuarine regions: the case of the Gargaú community, São Francisco do Itabapoana, RJ, Brazil. Boletim do Observatório Ambiental Alberto Ribeiro Lamego, [S. l.], v. 10, n. 1, p. 139–164, 2016. Disponível em: https://editoraessentia.iff.edu.br/index.php/boletim/article/view/7516.. Acesso em: 23 nov. 2024.