Background People with disabilities (PWD) living in rural areas are subject to various vulnerabilities and inequalities that add to the barriers faced due to disabilities. The study aims to identify the sociodemographic profile of PWD living in rural areas of southern Brazil. Methods Quantitative study and a section of the ongoing research 'Work, Inclusion and Health Problems of People with Disabilities in Rural Scenario: an analysis in the southern region of Brazil', from the Health Studies and Research Group of the University of Santa Cruz do Sul (UNISC)/Brazil. Conducted in six municipalities in the state of Rio Grande do Sul with 37,333 inhabitants, 84.3% in the rural area and 32.7% are PWD. The first stage of data collection occurred through the survey of PWD older than 18 years and the second stage through a questionnaire. For statistical and descriptive analysis, the Software SPSS 22.0 was used. The research comply with the Resolution 466/2012 and the Ethics and Research Committee of UNISC approved it under nº. 341658. Results The subjects represent 1.33% of the total population and 1.57% of the rural population of the 6 municipalities. Data were compiled from 495 subjects and 22 of them answered the questionnaire. It was identified 271 subjects from three municipalities, 52.8% were male. The deficiencies were 39.1% intellectual, 25.5% physical, 18.1% auditory, 8.9% visual and 8.6% multiple. Of the 22: 12 were men; 12 were between 18 and 35 years old; 16 with white skin color; 11 did not complete elementary school; 13 with intellectual/mental disabilities; in 18 subjects the deficiencies are of congenital origin; 17 never worked; 5 have already worked and one still work. Conclusions The study shows that the PWD are mostly young men with low level of education, who did not perform work activity and with congenital mental disabilities. Such data are important for planning public policies that are more effective. Key messages Identifying data and the profile of PWD in rural contexts contributes to the development of public policies in the municipalities investigated and can contribute to other locations and regions. People with disabilities (PWD) living in rural areas are subject to various vulnerabilities and inequalities that add to the barriers faced due to disabilities.

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Background Rural workers are highly exposed to pesticides, suggesting vulnerability to the development of hematological neoplasms. Thus, the relationship between the variables of the occupational profile of farmers exposed to pesticides with the presence of this disease was analyzed. Methods Retrospective, quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional study. Data were collected from farmers diagnosed with hematological neoplasms being treated at an oncology center. A questionnaire with occupational variables and exposure to pesticides was used. The data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software. Descriptive statistical analysis and Chi-square test were used, considering p < 0.05. The Research Ethics Committee of the University of Santa Cruz do Sul, under opinion 3.017.507, approved the study. Results Of the 72 farmers, there is a period of more than 30 years of exposure to pesticides (62.3%) and an early start in agricultural activities (95.8%). Failure to use Personal Protective Equipment (71.1%) and the use of 3 different types of pesticides (66.6%). Regarding cultivation, a greater proportion of tobacco producers (72.2%) and a smaller number of yerba mate producers (13.9%). A positive association between tobacco cultivation and the presence of the disease was identified (p = 0.040).The use of types of pesticides was compared and a significant difference was observed regarding the initial age in agriculture (p = 0.027), the daily workday (p = 0.035) and the cultivation of tobacco (p ≤ 0.01). Conclusions It is suggested a relationship between tobacco cultivation and the existence of the disease, since there was a statistical association between them. It is also suggested that the lower the age and the longer the workday, the greater the consumption of different types of pesticides. Key messages Actions to promote health are necessary, which may include educational actions, with the objective of stimulating changes in the lifestyle and work of the rural population. Rural workers are highly exposed to pesticides, suggesting vulnerability to the development of hematological neoplasms.