Reports of human and animal poisoning with veterinary chemicals in Niterói, RJ
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Introduction: Chemical safety aims at preventing adverse effects on humans, animals and the environment. Objective: This essay is aimed at assessing the use of veterinarian products and poisoning reports in the municipality of Niterói, RJ. Method: This is a qualitativequantitative study wherein questionnaires were provided, and two population groups were surveyed: inhabitants from an apartment complex and a fishers’ community. Results: 125 people were interviewed, 50 of them in the apartment complex and 75 in the community. There was a predominance of individuals with higher education in the apartment complex and high school education in the community. The number of households with pets was higher than the Brazilian average in both groups. The usage of veterinarian products was lower in the community and, there, these products were not prescribed by a vet, contrary to the practice among the group living in the apartment complex. According to the poisoning reports, animals were more exposed to poisoning at the apartment complex, while people were more at risk in the community. Conclusions: the use of veterinary products is usual in the studied groups, even without vet’s guidance, as noticed in the community. It is important to carry out educational actions to avoid medication for animal without prescription. The occurrence of intoxication by aldicarb (chumbinho) draws attention because it is a prohibited and extremely toxic product, making it essential for the public authorities to increase supervision over the irregular trade of this product.
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