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0734/2009 - VULNERABILITY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES IN JOÃO PESSOA - PB
VULNERABILIDADE DO MANEJO DOS RESÍDUOS DE SERVIÇOS DE SAÚDE DE JOÃO PESSOA – PB

Author:

• Yoly Souza Ramos - Ramos, Y.S. - Campina Grande, Casado(a) - FAculdades Integradas de Patos - <yolysramos@gmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Avaliação de Serviços de Saúde

Abstract:

Is observed in the academy the discussion on urban solid waste residues (UWR), being health system waste residues (HWS) integral part of the (UWR), not necessarily for the generated amount, but for the risk potential that affects to the collective and environmental health. Was objectified to verify the vulnerability of the UWR handling, in the settlements of primary care, middle school and tertiary of João Pessoa - RP. He Was a quantitative investigation, exploratory and descriptive of the handling of the UWR, having as instruments of whip-round of dices [checklist] and analytical evaluation of the vulnerability of the UWR handling. It Was perceived that 21,05% of settlements do not carry out segregation, 26,34% do not standarize plastic stock exchanges and 47,37% of responsible workers for the whip-round do not possess training for handle the of the UWR. It Is concluded that the vulnerability of the UWR handling of João Pessoa - RP was significant 48,02%, podiendo to contribute to the deterioration of the environmental health and collective, causing public health problem.

Keywords:

Environmental Health Medical Waste Public Health Health Facilities Vulnerability

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Ramos, Y.S.. VULNERABILITY OF WASTE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES IN JOÃO PESSOA - PB. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2009/Aug). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/vulnerability-of-waste-management-of-health-services-in-joatildeo-pessoa-pb/4315



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