Conhecimento geográfico aplicado aos roteiros de campo em Geografia da Saúde no município de Campina Grande - PB e municípios circunvizinhos.

Abstract

This research has the objective to use geographic knowledge in defining roadmaps that enable the visualization of elements of promotion, prevention and health risk in Campina Grande - PB and surrounding municipalities. To perform the same we opted for the following instruments: a) survey of references; analysis of work performed by Hygeia journal; b) application of surveys; c) definition of itineraries of visits; d) implementation of the database and subsequently the organization of thematic maps enabling the checking of the prevention, promotion and health risk through geoprocessing. The results show the reality experienced by the population of the city of Campina Grande and its surrounding region, showing the diverse situations of this population, conditions of vulnerability, local prevention and health promotion. We conclude that geographical knowledge is essential to view the field roadmaps identifying the elements of prevention, promotion and health risk and the need for further research into the geography of health.