Inequalities in the access to healthy urban structure and housing: an analysis of the Brazilian census data

Abstract: This study aims (1) to test the association between access basic sanitation/hygiene services in Brazilian households with their householders’ socioeconomic and demographic characteristics; (2) analyze distribution of urban health-relevant elements census tracts according income, education race/color composition. The information come from 2010 Demographic Census, which collected data regarding both household conditions structure tracts. Prevalence ratios were calculated using crude adjusted Poisson regression models. proportional census-tract was performed, deciles exploratory variables, absolute differences extreme calculated. Around 4.8% had no piped water, 34.7% sewage collection system, 9.8% garbage 39% considered inadequate. Families whose householders black, indigenous or brown lower income educational level, lived North, Northeast, Central West regions. They more likely be inappropriate for not having collection. Moreover, sectors where majority population levels significantly poor paving, street lighting, afforestation, storm drain, sidewalk wheelchair ramp. analyzed national provides a baseline future studies government planning. relevant social inequalities reported this need addressed by effective public policies.