IMPACTO AMBIENTAL DERIVADO DAS AÇÕES DE CONTROLE E COMBATE A DENGUE NO RIO GRANDE DO NORTE

Abstract

The growing presence of the problems arising from the occurrence of dengue in Brazil has been strengthening the control elements to vectors that transmit this disease. However, little is observed adherence environmental issues associated with the techniques used for combating these agents, especially when the use of chemical high severity to human health. Therefore, the objective is to draw attention to a reality that is out of the media and public knowledge, basic elements for generating a process of deploying an environmental management system in zoonoses control structures. The methodology used to conduct the study was a literature review and application of the FMEA technique for identifying and prioritizing key environmental aspects and impacts. The items identified were prioritized against its occurrence, frequency, severity, legal requirements and associated control measures used. From the results it is important to highlight the extent of the problem of environmental and public health, should be established a cycle of continuous improvement to calculate the environmental damage caused by such activities. (English) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]