Uso de agrotóxicos e seus impactos na saúde humana e ao meio ambiente: um estudo com agricultores da microbacia hidrográfica do Ribeirão Arara no Município de Paranavaí, PR

Abstract

This work has as its theme the use of pesticides, how this practice interferes in the quality of health of the farmer, in the food he produces and in the environment. Studying this topic configures an important tool aiming to propose policies and health education programs aimed at guiding and preparing the productive class about the correct procedures for use of these inputs presently considered as important instruments of assistance in agricultural production, but that need better awareness and control to its use. This study sought to show the community and the farmers of the region involved in research that improper practices on the use of pesticides can lead to serious damage to humans and the environment, such as the risk of contamination to the people and animals, to the food produced, to the water sources and to the environment as a whole. The fieldwork was conducted with farmers in rural properties from the micro watershed in the municipality of Ribeirão Arara from Paraná. The results obtained in field research with farmers show evident that the practice of pesticide use by respondents is not in accordance with current legislation, as it disregards the recommendations of doses and indications of cultures, using doses above the recommended limits and even to dispense any type of personal protection, among other issues that were raised.