[Self-reported morbidity by riverbank dwellers from Porto Rico, PR, Brasil].
OBJECTIVE
To investigate the self-reported morbidity rate of riverbank dwellers from Porto Rico, PR, Brazil.


METHODS
The case study compared the self-reported morbidity of two groups of residents. The sample consisted of 63 individuals of the three affordable housing complexes of that municipality. Information was collected through home surveys, during the months of June 2005 and January 2006.


RESULTS
Most interviewed subjects had a positive perception of their health. The main health problems recalled were associated with arterial hypertension, nervous system conditions, depression, heart and respiratory problems and assorted infections. Alcohol was mentioned more often by group B and tobacco by group A.


CONCLUSIONS
Health education, with emphasis on adopting healthy life habits helps in facing adverse health situations and promotes health.
da Silva
Doris Marli Petry Paulo
DM
Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Estadual de Maringá, Maringá, PR. dmppsilva@uem.br
Tomanik
Eduardo Augusto
EA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D001938:Brazil; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D055815:Young Adult