Dissemination of information related to water, health and sanitation in Brazil: institutional and technological aspects of the development of the water Atlas

Authors

  • Christovam Barcellos Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
  • Renata Gracie Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ,
  • Heglaucio Barros Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ,
  • Mônica Magalhães Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ,
  • Vanderlei Matos Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
  • Mônica Magalhães Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
  • Patrícia Feitosa Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
  • André Luciancencov Redivo SVS/MS, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3395/reciis.v6i2.536

Keywords:

Dissemination, Information, Health, Sanitation in Brazil, Brazil, Development of the water Atlas

Abstract

The present study developed indicators produced from various information systems that present the general condition of water, sanitation and health in Brazil. A total of 94 variables were selected, which supported the development of 73 indicators according to three axes: water quality, sanitation conditions and health disorders related to water. These indicators were appropriate for use in the form of tables and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) web maps. The possibility of visualising these data through maps may help health and sanitation managers both improve these services and complete the information systems. People have used the information available to support civil actions in the fight for sanitation rights. The site has been visited both to assess local conditions by consulting the listings of the indicators in a single municipality and to map large areas by consulting the maps and graphs for a single indicator. The large number of times that the glossary of technical terms and legislation was accessed indicates that the site has an educational application and is not used simply as a source of data.

Author Biographies

Christovam Barcellos, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde

Renata Gracie, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ,

Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde

Heglaucio Barros, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ,

Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde

Mônica Magalhães, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ,

Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde

Vanderlei Matos, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde

Mônica Magalhães, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde

Patrícia Feitosa, Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.

Instituto de Comunicação e Informação Científica e Tecnológica em Saúde

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How to Cite

Barcellos, C., Gracie, R., Barros, H., Magalhães, M., Matos, V., Magalhães, M., … Redivo, A. L. (2012). Dissemination of information related to water, health and sanitation in Brazil: institutional and technological aspects of the development of the water Atlas. Revista Eletrônica De Comunicação, Informação & Inovação Em Saúde, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.3395/reciis.v6i2.536

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 2 (2012): Temático | Os usos da informação e suas tecnologias em gestão e ensino em saúde

Section

Pesquisas em andamento

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