Life and health conditions of rural families in the hinterlands of Ceará: challenges for the 2030 Agenda

Abstract

This study characterizes the living conditions and health situation of families that live on family farming and artisanal fishing in hinterland of Ceará. This is a descriptive research with quantitative approach and cross-sectional design carried out through interviews with 152 family farmers and/or artisanal fishermen who live in Novo Oriente, Ceara, Brazil. The statistical analysis was performed with absolute and relative frequency, arithmetic mean and standard deviation. Some vulnerabilities experienced by families: deficiency in the treatment of drinking water (19.5% n = 29), existence of environmental problems (25.7% n = 39), unsatisfactory family production (26.6% n = 40 ), low family income (34.6% n = 47), absence of schools (75% n = 114) or daycare centers (88.2% n = 134), lack of leisure options (51.3% n = 78 ) and food insecurity (37.5% n = 57). Stands out prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular and mental. This reality is contradictory with the goals proposed by the SDG: zero hunger; good health and well-being; quality education; clean water and sanitation; decent employment and economic growth; reducing inequalities. Health actions cannot be separated from these inequities, coordination between governments, companies and citizens must be sought to achieve goals of 2030 Agenda.