Percepção Da População De Cidades Do Norte Fluminense E Região Dos Lagos Do Estado Do Rio De Janeiro Sobre O Descarte Incorreto De Medicamentos E Os Riscos À Saúde E Ao Meio Ambiente

Waste management in Brazil presents major problems, one of which is the incorrect disposal of medicines, a phenomenon that has been much discussed in recent years. Medicines must be disposed of correctly, otherwise it affects not only the environment, but also many living beings in general. Under these circumstances, this article aims to analyze the population's perception of cities in the north and lake region of the state of Rio de Janeiro and the incorrect disposal of medicines. The work is a bibliographic review in order to verify, in the literature, similar behaviors in the treatment and management of this type of health waste. The study sought works that investigated the perception of the population of the North Fluminense and Lake Region about the incorrect disposal of medicines and its risks to health and the environment. The results showed that the majority of the population is unaware of the appropriate places for disposal and the associated negative impacts. Thus, it is clear that awareness and environmental education campaigns are essential, in addition to the need for effective collection and disposal systems.