ABSTRACT
This study characterizes the living conditions and health situation of families who live from family farming and artisanal fishing in hinterlands of Ceará. This is a descriptive quantitative research and cross-sectional design conducted through interviews with 152 family farmers and / or artisanal fishermen in Novo Oriente, Ceará, Brazil. Statistical analysis was performed with absolute and relative frequency, arithmetic mean and standard deviation. Some vulnerabilities experienced by the families were observed: 19.5% (n=29) with a deficiency in the treatment of drinking water, 25.7% (n=39) reported the existence of environmental problems, 26.6% (n=40) showing unsatisfactory family production, 34.6% (n=47) with low family income, 75% (n=114) with no schools in the locality and 88.2% (n=134) of day care centers, 51.3% ( n=78) with a lack of leisure options, and 37.5% (n=57) with food insecurity. Prevalence of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular and mental, stands out. This reality is contradictory with the goals proposed by the SDG: zero hunger; good health and welfare; quality education; clean water and sanitation; decent employment and economic growth; reduction of inequalities. Thus, health actions cannot be separated from these inequities, and a link between governments, companies, and citizens must be sought to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda.
KEYWORDS
Rural population; Health of the rural population; Family characteristics; Family Health Strategy; Primary Health Care