Análise das condições higiênico-sanitárias dos portos de Manaus

Abstract

The sanitary control of the sanitary conditions of the ports is done by analyzing physical and documentary by the National Agency for Sanitary Surveillance (ANVISA). The study aimed to examine the sanitary conditions of the port city of Manaus. Documentary research, exploratory and descriptive, conducted from January 2007 to December 2010. Data were collected from the inspection of documents issued by ANVISA-AM: terms of sanitary inspection and notification. Terms of 438 analyzed inspection, aspects of hygiene and cleanliness (43.7%) and food (40.2%) had higher percentages of irregularity. Of the total inspections performed, 54.8% had unsatisfactory results, and the main problems of irregularities, the potable water systems and air conditioning. The irregularities related to buildings, facilities, equipment and utensils 60.7% (37 reports) and food preparation 47.5% (29 reports) were attributed to irregularities in relation to food service ports. The study revealed the need to ensure better control of water and air-conditioning systems, as well as implementation of good practices in food handling. Thus, it is necessary to develop sanitary control measures ensuring the adequacy of sanitary conditions and the reduction of risks in ports to reduce the likelihood of damage or spread of disease