Snakebites in “Invisible Populations”: A cross-sectional survey in riverine populations in the remote western Brazilian Amazon
Fig 2
Means of transport used to access communities and characteristics of the communities in the study area.
On the first trip, the communities located on the banks of the Juruá and Solimões rivers were visited from January to March 2019. The researchers accompanied the team from the National Metrology Institute (INMETRO), on the Basic River Inspection and Research Unit (UBFFP), which is a vessel that carries out inspection activities and scientific research activities in the Brazilian Amazon (Fig 2A). On the second trip, in October and November 2019, the communities located on the banks of the Purus river were visited along with the Brazilian Navy team on board the Hospital Assistance Ship “Carlos Chagas (U-19)” (Fig 2B). Fig 2C shows artisinal production of manioc flour, one of the subsistence foods and main economic activities of the riverine populations. Fig 2 D shows the preparation of tracajá (Podocnemis unifilis), a chelonian considered a delicacy of Amazonian cuisine, hunted and consumed by riverside dwellers, and the tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum), a regional fish, both consumed as important sources of protein. Fig E shows a typical wooden house, located on dry land, which is not affected by the flood phase of the rivers. Fig F shows a wooden house built on dry land with several fruit trees in the peridomicile, as well as access trails. Fig G shows floating houses, built on logs of large trees that follow the course of rivers in the flood and ebb phases. The picture also shows several canoes, which are an important means of transport and used for short trips. Fig H shows houses built on stilts (palafitas) that are close to the primary forest and interconnected by wooden bridges. Pictures were taken by the first author.