Social Opportunities In Rio

Question 1

Health care

Answer 1

55% of the city had a local health care clinic meaning that people that live in the west zone (favelas) don’t have good health care

Corruption (dishonest/ fraud/ bribery) has lead to government funding. Lack of funding averages life expectancy. Life expectancy is at its lowest.

Lack of money, medicine and equipment

Question 2

Education

Answer 2

Education is compulsory (law) for people aged 6-14. Only half of all the children continue their education beyond the age of 14 in Rio. -> many drop out of school and some get involved in drug trafficking to make a living and support their families

The higher skilled jobs mean more income

Question 3

Water supply (management)

—> water shortages

Answer 3

7 new water treatment plants were built and more piped were laid. (1998-2014) by 2014, 95% of the population had mains water supply

Question 4

Energy

Answer 4

Putting in new power lines