Incidence of harmful synantropic animals in the association of collectors of recyclable materials

Abstract

The profession of recyclable material collectors is described as unhealthy, and permeated by a variety of health problems, including contact with biological agents that carry disease to carriers of venom. That said, current research aims to analyze a relationship of harmful synanthropic fauna as a threat to the health of workers of the Association of Collectors of Recyclable Materials of the Nossa Senhora Aparecida Community (ARENSA). For this, the study took place in three stages of development, which include: the application of socio-demographic questions, followed by collection of synanthropic specimens in situ between August 2019 and February 2020, and finally, the identification of specimens with the help of taxonomic keys. The interviewed public was characterized as a vulnerable population, compelled to the trade of recyclable material collectors as an alternative for livelihood, in addition, according to the reports, it can be seen that there is a high exposure of this population to the most varied diseases of biological nature, such as reports of scorpion poisoning in accidents in 21% (3) of employees. Synanthropic absence proven through collection was concentrated in 7 (seven) families: Salticidae, Uloboridae, Pholcidae, Theridiidae, Muscidae, Calliphoridae and Blatidae. The Muscidae, Calliphoridae and Blattidae families stand out, responsible for the dissemination of a wide range of pathogens related to illnesses reported in the daily lives of employees. As factors influencing this scenario, the absence of pest control and synanthropic fauna control measures throughout the history of ARENSA is highlighted, enhanced by the lack of selection of solids by the generating source. These are competences shared with the generating source and the State through the SUS and health surveillance.