ASPECTS OF HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF CATCHING OF GARBAGE AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE CITY OF POMBAL-PB - BRAZIL

Abstract

This study aimed to contribute to a better understanding of the relationship of garbage collectors in the city of Pombal, especially those who live directly from the landfill, their thoughts, attitudes, and especially to evaluate aspects of health and quality of life, including their families. In this context, it was possible to observe the way of life, housing, education, income sources, besides the trash sold, and reported by the major diseases involved. It was also studied for their inclusion as members of the Association of Collectors of Recyclable Material of Pombal – ASCORMP an entity that aggregates all the families involved with the survival from the trash and recyclables. The results obtained in this research were of fundamental importance to enable the ASCORMP better management of associations, trade waste, avoiding middlemen and possible future training to those involved, and propose alternatives for how to deal with the polluted environment, aiming to provide quality life and health.