INVISIBLE HUMIDITY, REAL THREAT: MOLD AND ITS CONSEQUENCES FOR RESPIRATORY HEALTH AFTER FLOODING IN BELÉM-PA
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Mold, Humidity, Flooding, Respiratory Health, SanitationAbstract
This article analyzes the relationship between recurring flooding in Belém, Pará, excessive humidity in residential environments, and mold proliferation as a risk factor for respiratory diseases. A qualitative and quantitative approach is adopted, combining an integrative literature review (2019–2024), secondary data analysis (DATASUS, INMET, SNIS), and direct observation in vulnerable areas. The results indicate a correlation between rainfall peaks, increased hospitalizations for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), and the presence of opportunistic fungi in domestic environments, with an emphasis on the most vulnerable populations. The study highlights the importance of intersectoral measures, including adequate ventilation, building waterproofing, health education, and investment in urban infrastructure. It concludes that mitigating respiratory risks associated with humidity requires coordinated public policies that promote socio-environmental justice and urban resilience in Amazonian territories.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Ana Shirley Freire Ramos Chaves, Marcia Cristina Ribeiro Gonçalves Nunes, Francisco Denis Pereira Chaves, Marco Valério de Albuquerque Vinagre

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