The right to health and environment in times of social exclusion

Authors

  • Liliana Angel Vargas Rio de Janeiro Federal University; College of Nursing Alfredo Pinto
  • Thaís Fonseca Veloso de Oliveira Rio de Janeiro Federal University; College of Nursing Alfredo Pinto
  • Júlia Arêas Garbois Rio de Janeiro Federal University; College of Nursing Alfredo Pinto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700021

Keywords:

health, environment, right to health, environmental health, public health, universal access to health care services, health inequalities, social inequity

Abstract

This article is a theoretical reflection on the trajectory of the right to health and to the environment in the political Brazilian scenario and in the health sector. It aims to discuss the possibilities of these rights to be effectively guaranteed, out of the rhetorical sphere, in order to structure a fairer and healthier society. We observed that the Brazilian scenario evidences that the complex problems associated to the environmental and health injustices are materialized in social exclusion and environmental degradation, compromising these rights. We concluded that the assurance of these rights is linked to the possibilities of a collective achievement of the Brazilian society, to which Nursing can provide an important contribution.

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Published

2007-10-01

Issue

Vol. 15 (2007): Número Especial

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

The right to health and environment in times of social exclusion. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(spe), 850-856. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000700021