Rio De Janeiro City Research Articles

The symbolic value of drug use for ill-housed people: drug that kills and nourishes

Drugs have been consumed since ancient times, and their taboo has generated segregation and hindered the proper confrontation of harmful use. This study investigated the real and symbolic values of drug use for ill-housed people beyond pathologization, seeking to understand factors that hinder giving them up, even with intense losses and suffering. It also aimed to understand its implications for health care. This is a phenomenological qualitative research based on participant observation of ill-housed people care provided by the Street Clinic, interviews with ill-housed people and focus group with professionals from the Health Care Network in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil, between March 2017 and July 2019. Results showed that "drug use" interacted with the research categories as follows: drugs are the main reason for living and staying on the streets; drugs motivate having financial activity; drugs cause abandonment of health treatment; drugs soothe and cause depression, suffering and hunger; drugs make them seek shelter and religion to "escape" using, but without adequate treatment hope leads to relapse and low self-esteem - which one want to get rid of, but few successes undermine hope. As expected, it is the reason for divergences among professionals regarding the type of care and support for ill-housed people. Given the results, how can we face abusive use that relieves hunger, loneliness, suffering and depression? How to take care of a use that generates hunger, depression, affective, health and self-esteem losses? A cyclical story told by people in situations of extreme vulnerability. Unveiling the symbolic plurality of drug use enables reflections and new ways of caring for ill-housed people.

EFEITO DO PROGRAMA DE TRANSIÇÃO NO AUTOCUIDADO DE PACIENTES COM INSUFICIÊNCIA CARDÍACA: ENSAIO CLÍNICO RANDOMIZADO

ABSTRACT Objective: analyze the effect of transitional care on self-care, quality of life and knowledge of disease of patients admitted with heart failure. Method: this is a blind randomized clinical trial with 74 patients with heart failure in two quaternary hospitals in Rio de Janeiro-RJ between December 2017 and February 2020. The intervention group received transitional care with educational management by a nurse at the bedside from admission until hospital discharge and telephone consultation for 30 days after discharge. The control group received usual follow-up. The primary outcomes included maintenance skills, management and confidence in self-care, and the secondary outcomes included quality of life and knowledge of disease. Both were assessed using questionnaires validated for use in Brazil. Data were analyzed by repeated measures ANOVA. Results: the intervention group had higher scores for maintenance (74.3 vs 44.2; p<0.001) and self-care confidence (79.3 vs 56.4; p<0.001) and knowledge of disease (41.3 vs 27.5; p<0.001) and lower quality of life scores (42.1 vs 64.5; p<0.001) 30 days after discharge. Conclusion: transitional care was effective in improving quality of life, knowledge of disease, maintenance and confidence in self-care. This study was registered in the Brazilian Clinical Trials Registry, under RBR-2dpc6b.

Política Nacional de Resíduos Sólidos: Analisando os Direitos Coletivos e Difusos dos Catadores de Materiais

Abstract This article scrutinizes the National Policy on Solid Waste (PNRS) - Law 12.305/2010 regarding the collective and diffuse rights of collectors of recyclable materials. More than a decade since the enactment of the PNRS, the rights bestowed by this legislation have yet to be actualized. In its analysis, the article highlights public-interest civil actions pertaining to the cities of São Paulo (SP), Rio de Janeiro (RJ), and Brasília (DF). The hypothetical-deductive method was employed within a qualitative framework, utilizing both bibliographic and documentary research tools. It is concluded that, due to governmental neglect, there is an imperative for the ongoing involvement of the Public Prosecutor’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office to advocate for and safeguard the rights of this worker category, which are pivotal in the advancement of a sustainable environment.

Respostas do sistema de saúde brasileiro à emergência do Zika vírus: as distintas estratégias adotadas pelos estados do Ceará e do Rio de Janeiro

Abstract The article analyzes the cases of health system reprogramming in response to the Zika emergency in the states of Ceará (CE) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ), from 2015 to 2017. The research was anchored in the historical and institutionalist approach and the literature on regionalization and health care networks. It involved analyzing government documents and conducting interviews with key actors mobilized in the states’ response to the epidemic. For each state, the following aspects were primarily explored: context, political-financial situation and health agenda at the time of the epidemic; and the design and implementation of responses (meanings, actors, resources, strategies and repercussions). The reprogramming of the health system in the states of CE and RJ presented different conditions and different meanings of actions, strategies, mobilized actors and developments, with a focus on care initiatives for children with Congenital Zika Virus Syndrome (SCZV). The importance of the regionalized and coordinated network was highlighted, with deconcentration of the offer of specialized services and early stimulation procedures; the coordinating and investing role of the state government; the qualification initiatives of health professionals; of the performance of research institutions in the service, production of knowledge and in the dialogue with affected families.

Factors associated with the indication of neonatal echocardiography in the investigation of congenital heart diseases.

To analyze the factors associated with the indication of echocardiography for the investigation of congenital heart disease among newborns. Retrospective sectional study through the collection of 848 medical records of patients admitted to maternity hospitals in Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, respecting the time frame from September to December 2022. The average age of mothers was 26.5±6.3 years; 52.7% were classified as brown. The average age of the newborns was 3.5±5.6 days. Maternal variables: gestational age (OR=6.93, CI:3.76-12.80), number of gestational risk factors (1.90: 1.47-2.45) and number of medications (1. 97: 1.40-2.77); and neonatal variables: age (1.07: 1.03-1.02), prematurity (10.55: 5.29-21.03) and number of risk factors (2.62: 2.03-3 .38) were significantly associated with the indication for echocardiography (p<0.001). It is concluded that the different maternal and neonatal variables, gestational age, number of gestational risk factors, number of medications, age, prematurity and number of risk factors, respectively, showed a significant association for the indication of echocardiography. Therefore, the identification of these factors will enable the investigation of congenital heart disease at an opportune time among newborns.

Viabilidade do uso de drone aplicado no mapeamento da pesca artesanal comercial: um estudo de caso na Baía de Sepetiba, Rio de Janeiro

ABSTRACT: This article presents an experimental study to verify the feasibility of using the emerging UAV technology in the mapping of fishing grounds exploited by artisanal fishing in Sepetiba Bay, in the south of the state of Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, aiming to better understand the functionality and information generated by the equipment, and whether the data can help improve local fisheries management and also provide information for the implementation of simplified traceability for regional fish. The study area included four locations, Ilha da Madeira, Vila Geny, Coroa Grande and Ponte Preta, all located in Sepetiba Bay, located in the municipality of Itaguaí, in the southern region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. The aerial mapping was carried out in September, October and November 2017, between 10 am and 12 pm (GMT-3), employing a Phantom 3 Professional UAV (DJI, Shenzhen, China), Anac Brasil registration number PP-011092014. The onboard camera a DJI 4K Edition Sony Exmor R Model IMX117: 7.81mm equipped with a CMOS sensor dimension of 6.2 mm, 4000 x 3000 12 megapixel resolution, with an f/2.8 lens and field of view (FOV) of 94, having a focal length of 14mm. Images were collected perpendicularly to the main plan. Flight height was set at 80 m, flight speed was determined based on the overlap of 80%, dimension of area to be mapped, and battery life. Hence, the operator utilized a average flight speed of 25 km/h. ground sample distance (GSD) was 1.20 cm/px. and an overlap of 80% between images was established to avoid possible failures and orthomosaic information gaps. For each fishery mapped, standard software processing was carried out, which consists of: aligning the photos, creating a point cloud, creating a digital elevation model, and finally the orthomosaic itself. Once processed, the orthomosaics were exported from Agis Soft Photo Scan Professional to Google Earth (Google Inc.), where it is possible to make a more comprehensive assessment of fisheries in a much more practical and faster way. A total of four flights were carried out, one for each study area, averaging 10 minutes each. As a result, the technology proved to be viable to apply, since it made it possible to identify and map the areas defined for this research, generating data such as distance and, characteristics of the place, which could be used to track the fish caught and landed, in addition to enabling the monitoring of vessels and fishing, and thus improve the management of local fisheries.

GEOTECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO THE BEHAVIORAL STUDY OF URBAN HEAT ISLANDS

Many cities are impacted by the effect of heat islands. In this context, the aim of this study was to analyze the spatial and temporal distribution of urban heat islands and the influence of green areas on the formation of urban microclimates in the city of Rio de Janeiro. As a result, it was observed that Rio de Janeiro city is under heat islands influence, in which the oldest and most urbanized areas of the city are the most affected by high temperatures. It was possible to verify the role of vegetation in the formation of urban microclimates through the negative correlation coefficient between surface temperature (Ts) and vegetation indexes (NDVI and EVI), along with the positive correlation coefficient between surface temperature (Ts) and the Index of Areas Built by Normalized Difference (NDBI), what demonstrates the influence of urbanization on the increase of temperature. Keywords: Heat Island, city, Rio de Janeiro

Spatial analysis of Dengue through the reproduction numbers relating to socioeconomic features: Case studies on two Brazilian urban centers

The study of the propagation of infectious diseases in urban centers finds a close connection with their population's social characteristics and behavior. This work performs a spatial analysis of dengue cases in urban centers based on the basic reproduction numbers, R0, and incidence by planning areas (PAs), as well as their correlations with the Human Development Index (HDI) and the number of trips. We analyzed dengue epidemics in 2002 at two Brazilian urban centers, Belo Horizonte (BH) and Rio de Janeiro (RJ), using PAs as spatial units. Our results reveal heterogeneous spatial scenarios for both cities, with very weak correlations between R0 and both the number of trips and the HDI; in BH, the values of R0 show a less spatial heterogeneous pattern than in RJ. For BH, there are moderate correlations between incidence and both the number of trips and the HDI; meanwhile, they weakly correlate for RJ. Finally, the absence of strong correlations between the considered measures indicates that the transmission process should be treated considering the city as a whole.

(Trans)ver paisagens no percurso entre a casa e a escola: descobrindo patrimônios cotidianos através do olhar de crianças e jovens nas periferias da “cidade maravilhosa”

This study investigates everyday heritage and affective spatial appropriations in the peripheries of Rio de Janeiro by analyzing the drawings of children and youths who study in the municipal public school system, reporting their perceptions and desires on the daily commute between their homes and school. Stemming from inter-institutional partnerships between Universidade Federal Fluminense, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, and the Rio de Janeiro City Hall, this study is based on the importance of children’s views of their own daily lives for city planning. First results show that free spaces to play configure affective heritages that take many forms: vacant lots, soccer fields, community squares, rivers, urban canals, among others. This affective and distressing mapping constitute landscapes and heritage from perspectives that are often invisible, stimulating thinking about inclusive strategies for heritage education and access to the municipality.

Environmental Revitalization of the River Basins of the Guapiaçu and Macacu Rivers to Increase Water Security in the Eastern Region of Guanabara Bay, Rio de Janeiro-RJ

Purpose: Evaluate the implementation of interventions with environmental sustainability in the Guapiaçu and Macacu river basins, in Rio de Janeiro, based on the concept of nature-based solutions, for the regulation of river flows. Theoretical reference: Principles that assess the water retention of rainwater through infiltration in slopes and plains of valley bottoms in the basin, in order to mitigate volumes of surface runoff, and increase artificial recharge of the aquifer. Method: The methodology presents data on the characterization of the Guapiaçu and Macacu basins, as well as information regarding the collection of hydrological data, specifically related to streamflow measurement in both basins. Results and conclusion: The results indicate periods of flow rates above average, corresponding to annual river discharges, with flood flows reaching over 120 m3/s in the Guapiaçu River and 220 m3/s in the Macacu River, with high availability of rainfall runoff in the region. Research implications: Proposed interventions for environmental sustainability in the Guapiaçu and Macacu river basins, with a forecast of increasing the minimum flow rates of the Guapiaçu and Macacu rivers to meet the expansion of water supply for the Baía de Guanabara region. Originality/value: The proposal for revitalizing basins through unconventional and nature-based solutions has less impact and presents originality, as it ensures the sustainability of water resources with water security in water supply associated with lower cost.

An urban drainage scheme for large-scale flood models

As flood modeling spatial resolutions get finer, physical processes normally neglected, such as urban drainage, must be accounted for. Here, we describe and evaluate an urban drainage scheme for large-scale flood models. The parameterization accounts for urban imperviousness, and water flow over streets and through a prescribed urban drainage network. A parameter sensitivity analysis is performed during three major extreme floods over Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil, at ∼200 m spatial resolution. Results show that, compared to a hypothetical case without urban drainage, representing a drainage network decreases urban flooding during selected extreme events across Rio de Janeiro by 31–53 %. Such a decrease is caused by an underground water storage of up to 2.5 billion m3 across the city during flood peaks. Underground water storage and transport smooth out and delay peak flows by a few hours over major rivers and channels draining the city. Simulations also indicate that the number of residents exposed to flooding drops by 60–80 %, from ∼5 million to 1–2 million, when an urban drainage system is considered during extreme events. Similar proportions are found for social infrastructure (i.e., schools and hospitals) exposed to flooding. Results reveal that racial minority and low-income populations could disproportionally be exposed to extreme floodings across the city. We conclude that representing urban drainage has a substantial impact on flood exposure and should be accounted for in fine resolution modeling. The proposed scheme is particularly useful in poorly monitored cities and where extreme floods are a frequent hazard yet to be tackled.

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) serum biomarkers for screening and monitoring infections at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

HBV is a short-term disease and is one of the major causative agents of chronic liver illness. For others, it can become a long-term, chronic infection like liver disease or liver cancer. This paper was aimed to investigate the blood-based serum biomarkers for screening and monitoring of Brazilian patients collected in the All Lab at Rio de Janeiro city. This research were carried out using the chemiluminescence method. The presence (reactive) or absence of anti-HBV antibodies (non-reactive) was also investigated by the electrochemiluminescence. The serological diagnosis of hepatitis B involves the evaluation of antigens and antibodies. Our findings had been showed which it is possible to determine the different phases of the infection (reactive – positive or non-reactive – negative) and some samples can be resulted indeterminates or inconclusive by the choice method and the immune system or susceptible of the patients. The sum of numbers, average, standard deviation and coefficient of variation were calculated among the 2222 samples collected from 1660 patients and 477 samples from 411 patients from the year 2022 and 2023, respectively. So, irrespective of HBV genotype or infection phase, this paper provides a classic way fast-track to advance the HBV serum biomarkers detected in blood samples. Novel challenges of serum HBV biomarkers should be more discussed to mitigated weaknesses points and eliminate cross-reaction in clinical assays.

Navigating multi-airport systems: A case study of brazilian airport concessions and the multi-airport system of rio de janeiro

The public hearing on the seventh round of Brazilian airport concessions gave rise to debates on the multi-airport system and its coordinated modelling. Considering that the airport sector is an important source of both passenger and cargo traffic in a country the size of a continent such as Brazil, this article reviews the evolution of Brazilian airport concessions and outlines their perspectives and opportunities in Brazilian multi-airport systems, particularly the Rio de Janeiro multi-airport system.

Factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women in Rio De Janeiro City, Brazil

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe and effective in reducing the risk of complications. However, the uptake is still below targets worldwide. This study aimed to explore the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccination uptake among pregnant women since data on this topic is scarce in low-to-middle-income countries. A retrospective cohort study included linked data on COVID-19 vaccination and pregnant women who delivered a singleton live birth from August 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022, in Rio de Janeiro City, Brazil. Multiple logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with vaccination during pregnancy, applying a hierarchical model and describing odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals. Of 65,304 pregnant women included in the study, 53.0% (95% CI, 52–53%) received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy. Higher uptake was observed among women aged older than 34 (aOR 1.21, 95%CI 1.15–1.28), black (aOR 1.10, 1.04–1.16), or parda/brown skin colour (aOR 1.05, 1.01–1.09), with less than eight years of education (aOR 1.09, 1.02–1.17), living without a partner (aOR 2.24, 2.16–2.34), more than six antenatal care appointments (aOR 1.92, 1.75–2.09), and having a previous child loss (OR 1.06, 1.02–1.11). These results highlight the need for targeted educational campaigns, trustful communication, and accessibility strategies for specific populations to improve vaccination uptake during pregnancy.

Epiperipatus puri sp. nov., a new velvet worm from Atlantic Forest in Southeastern Brazil (Onychophora, Peripatidae).

Epiperipatus ohausi (Bouvier, 1900) is the first species known from Rio de Janeiro, and more than 120 years later a new species is described in the state of Rio de Janeiro (RJ). In this study, we describe the second species in the state of Rio de Janeiro, which we are naming in honor of the indigenous population called puri who resided in southeastern coastal Brazil. The species can be diagnosed mainly by large dorsal primary papillae close to the insertion of the legs drawing a light band from the anterior to the posterior region of the body, and large dorsal primary papillae alternating on the dorsal plicae. Moreover, they are recognized in vivo by the color of the diamond-shaped marks brownish orange on the dorsal portion of the body. Epiperipatus puri sp. nov. morphologically seems to be related to Epiperipatus acacioi (Marcus & Marcus, 1995) by the shape of the primary papillae apical piece and to E. ohausi by the resemblance of dorsal papillae. The phylogeny shows a close relationship between the new species and E. ohausi in a clade with a still undescribed species from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil located within the Atlantic Forest, one of the most threatened biomes in the world.

CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF URINARY INCONTINENCE IN WOMEN BY FAMILY HEALTH STRATEGY NURSES

Objective: To analyze the performance of nurses from the Family Health Strategy (ESF) in the clinical management of urinary incontinence in women in a planning area in the city of Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil. Method: Descriptive research, with a quantitative approach, was carried out in seven Basic Health Units, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The sample consisted of 27 nurses who worked in the ESF. Data analysis was performed using simple descriptive statistics, with a description of relative and absolute frequency. Results: Weaknesses were shown in the identification of aspects involving an early approach, risk factors for its development, treatment, and educational activities. Conclusion: Despite recognizing that the ESF has the resources for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary incontinence, some actions are not carried out by the nurses, such as involving the team in the care of women with this condition, prescribing exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor and evaluating and carry out non-pharmacologicaltreatment, as well as the investigation of women without complaints of urinary loss. Therefore, the results indicate the urgent need for training of nurses who work in the ESF.

Contribution of the nursery areas to the major fishing grounds of the Brazilian sardine (Sardinella brasiliensis) in Southeastern Brazilian Bight inferred from otolith fingerprints

In the late seventies, studies on the population structure of Sardinella brasiliensis suggested the existence of two stocks (23–25°S and 26°S−28°S) based on distinct regional somatic growth rates and spawning areas. This scenario was recently confirmed by using geochemical signatures of whole otoliths combined with basic biological data from two-year-old individuals collected in southeast-south Brazil. However, information about sardine movements and connectivity between their main juvenile recruitment areas and the adult fishing grounds is currently limited. In this work, otolith natal elemental fingerprints (core section) of recruits (age 0+) and adults (age 2+), collected respectively in the main spawning areas (2019) and fishing grounds (2021) were evaluate. Otolith geochemical signatures (element/Ca) of recruits were compared with those of adult fish from the same cohort to estimate connectivity between juvenile recruitment areas (Rio de Janeiro RJ: 22°S, São Paulo SP: 23°S and Santa Catarina SC: 26°S) and regional adult populations captured in the major fishing grounds (22–23°S, 24–25°S and 26–27°S). Uni and multi-elemental signatures showed significant differences for recruits and adult’s individuals. This variability was mainly driven by Ba/Ca, Cu/Ca and Mg/Ca ratios. Pairwise comparisons associated recruits and adults from the northern distribution area (RJ+SP), but differentiated them from those individual from south (SC). The leave-one-out matrix combining otolith fingerprints reassigned the individuals to their original areas with moderate to high accuracy, for both recruits (RJ: 79%, SP: 73% and SC: 67%) and adults (RJ: 75%, SP: 60% and SC: 69%). A multinomial logistic regression suggested that for the 2019 cohort the replenishment of adult populations of S. brasiliensis along the Southeastern Brazilian Bight was mostly derived from the northern recruitment area (RJ+SP=89%). Nonetheless, minor contribution from the southern counterparts to the northern stock was detected (11%), supporting the hypothesis of meta-population structure for this species.

Do feeding responses of a non-native bivalve outperform the native one in a coastal lagoon? A possible explanation for the invasion success of the dark false mussel Mytilopsis leucophaeata.

The present study aimed to evaluate and compare feeding responses of the non-native and native bivalves, the dark false mussel Mytilopsis leucophaeata and the scorched mussel Brachidontes darwinianus, respectively, by offering different concentrations of seston from the coastal lagoon where these species coexist after dark false mussel introduction (Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro-Brazil). For this purpose, independent laboratory experiments were carried out under five concentrations of seston to test the differences in clearance and ingestion rates of bivalves as a function of increasing concentrations of suspended particulate matter (SPM) on seston. In addition, from the integrated analysis of data obtained in experiments, it can be inferred about the efficiency levels of these species to remove SPM from seston and their effects on water turbidity and nutrient concentrations (total carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus). Our hypothesis was that the non-native bivalve is more efficient to clear and ingest SPM from seston compared to the native one, which may lead to competitive advantages to the successful invasion of M. leucophaeata in coastal lagoons. Native species did not show a significant difference in clearance and ingestion rates with increasing concentrations of seston. Whereas the non-native bivalve showed a slight tendency to increase its clearance and ingestion rates with the increase in seston concentrations, evidencing its plasticity to adjust its feeding responses. The native bivalve was significantly more efficient to clear and ingest SPM at the lower seston concentration (i.e., close to natural concentrations found in the lagoon) compared to the non-native bivalve, which, on the other hand, showed a significant increase in its ingestion rates at the higher concentration tested (140 mg SPM L-1). Thus, the present results did not suggest food competition between the non-native M. leucophaeata and the native B. darwinianus in the introduced system. However, M. leucophaeata increased its feeding response with experimental increment in seston concentration, which suggests species ability to benefit from conditions of increased inputs of organic matter and higher primary production that could mediate its establishment in introduced systems.

Occupational exposure to potentially toxic elements alters gene expression profiles in formal and informal Brazilian workers

Chemical elements, such as toxic metals, have previously demonstrated their ability to alter gene expression in humans and other species. In this study, microarray analysis was used to compare the gene expression profiles of different occupational exposure populations: a) informal workers who perform soldering of jewelry inside their houses (n = 22) in São Paulo (SP) State; and b) formal workers from a steel company (n = 10) in Rio de Janeiro (RJ) state, Brazil. Control participants were recruited from the same neighborhoods without occupational chemical exposure (n = 19 in SP and n = 8 in RJ). A total of 68 blood samples were collected and RNA was extracted and hybridized using an Agilent microarray platform. Data pre-processing, statistical and pathway analysis were performed using GeneSpring software. Different expression was detected by fold-change analysis resulting in 16 up- and 33 down-regulated genes in informal workers compared to the control group. Pathway analysis revealed genes enriched in MAPK, Toll-like receptor, and NF-kappa B signaling pathways, involved in inflammatory and immune responses. In formal workers, 20 up- and 50 down-regulated genes were found related to antimicrobial peptides, defensins, neutrophil degranulation, Fc-gamma receptor-dependent phagocytosis, and pathways associated with atherosclerosis development, which is one of the main factors involved in the progression of cardiovascular diseases. The gene IFI27 was the only one commonly differentially expressed between informal and formal workers and is known to be associated with various types of cancer. In conclusion, differences in gene expression related to occupational exposure are mainly associated with inflammation and immune response. Previous research has identified a link between inflammation and immune responses and the development of chronic diseases, suggesting that prolonged occupational exposures to potentially toxic elements in Brazilian metal workers could lead to negative health outcomes. Further analysis should be carried out to investigate its direct effects and to validate causal associations.

Optimistic Scenario of 0.50 m Mean Sea Level Rise and Possible Environmental Impacts, Resulting from Tidal Variations, in the City of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro—Brazil

As several researches indicate, since the 1950s one observed unprecedented warming of the atmosphere and oceans, resulting from greenhouse gas emissions and changes in land use and occupation, leading to sea level rise and impacts on coastal areas. In the municipality of Niterói—Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where a large urban concentration in coastal areas is observed, a Climate Change Adaptation System was developed, through which mitigation and adaptation strategies are combined, in order to: reduce vulnerabilities; avoid losses and damages; build instruments to allow adaptation of natural, human, productive and infrastructure systems. In this context, this paper aims to measure possible impacts, in the biophysical and socioeconomic spheres, resulting from an eventual 0.50 m rise in mean sea level, which represents an optimistic scenario according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. In contrast to similar studies, this work also considered daily and occasional water level variations, represented by the highest astronomical tide and the highest storm surge observed in the studied region. The following data were applied: digital elevation model, 2010 population census data, and real estate information. With the altimetry data, by means of GIS, the census sectors inserted in the affected areas were selected, to obtain data regarding population, number of households, and income. Specialized websites were applied to collect average property values. The simulations revealed that approximately 2950 households and more than 9000 residents could be directly affected, with losses that could exceed R$ 3.60 billion. The Oceanic Region is configured as the most exposed region, susceptible to losses of several ecosystems, economic losses in residential areas and possible destruction of urban infrastructure.