CONDIÇÕES DE VIDA E SAÚDE DAS POPULAÇÕES DAS FLORESTAS PLANTADAS NA REGIÃO SUL DO BRASIL

Abstract

The purpose is to compare the living conditions of the areas whose main economic activity is the wood monoculture (Madeira) with regions that have continued with traditional economic activities (AET). Although southern Brazil has a privileged position in the Human Development there is a concomitant occurrence of poverty within areas of wood monoculture. To demonstrate the two areas outlined above, it was necessary to construct two algorithms; presence each one to show the intensity and presence of the respective activity in each area. The analysis began with a quantitative focus (health index) and continuous to a documentary approach. Reading documents showed generally big disadvantage of wood monoculture’ area and their exclusion from the knowledge integrated into policy and science. At the conclusion were proven worse socioeconomic status and health in populations living with wood monoculture, highlighting problems like mortality from tuberculosis, violence and lower life expectancy.

Index Terms - Medical geography, Socioeconomic factors, south of Brazil, Planted forest.