Avaliação dos impactos de uma indústria de cimento na qualidade de vida da Ilha do Bispo.

Abstract

The atmospheric pollution in the great urban centers has been considered as one of the greatest problems of public health, which culminates in the environmental disequilibrium. Among the pollution emitting sources, we find the industrial activity as one of the main sources, being the industry of cement production one of the most preoccupying concerning to exposition possibility, causing impact on health and environment. Confronted with this situation, this study was to evaluate the impacts of pollution from a cement industry in quality of life of a community in João Pessoa - PB. It was a field study, descriptive study with a sample of one hundred individuals, following a qualitative and quantitative approach. Data were collected through interviews based on a semi-structured questionnaire containing biological, economic, social and demographic, as well as pulmonary function by measuring inspiratory capacity and peak expiratory flow. The results showed a disadvantage with respect to socioeconomic issues, but also showed the relationship between exposure to pollutants arising from industry, the influence of meteorological parameters and adverse effects on the respiratory system, verified by the decrease in peak expiratory flow and symptomatology breathing. It was proved that the Community of Ilha do Bispo is the target of environmental pollution, thus requiring a policy of control and elimination of pollutants, seeking the precautionary principle, and thus reducing the effects on the environment and health. On health, it was found that the emission of pollutants when influenced by meteorological factors affect the residents of the community, especially during the rainy season, when these symptoms are more due to lower dispersion of pollutants.