Social opportunities in Rio Flashcards
People living in Rio tend to have…
…better access to services, health care, education and employment compared to the rest of Brazil.
What are the 4 main social opportunities in Rio?
Access to…
1. Health services
2. Education
3. Water supply
4. Energy
Life expectancy is……. than Brazils average
Higher (Rio= 76.3 yrs/ Brazil= 75.7 yrs)
Infant mortality rate is…. then Brazils average
Lower (Rio= 6.2 per 1000/ Brazil= 12.4 per 1000)
Literacy rates are….. than Brazils average
Higher (Rio= 99%/ Brazil= 93%)
How many public and private hospitals are there in Rio?
3 public and 6 private
When did health care begin to improve in Rio?
Before the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games
What extent has health cover increased for those living in slums?
from 4% to 70%
How does education in Rio compare to rural areas?
Standard of education in Rio is much higher
How many primary schools, secondary schools and universities does Rio have?
Primary= 1000
Secondary= 400
Universities= 6
Does education rates in Rio increase migration?
Yes, many people migrate to Rio to improve education opportunities for children
What does the NGO (non-governmental organisation) ‘Schools for Tomorrow’ do?
Works with communities in favelas, where education is traditionally low, by supplying grants to help students remain in schools and supporting extra curricular activities such as football.
How does water treatment in Rio compare to the rest of Brazil?
Rio has the largest water treatment works in the world, people living in the city have a greater chance of having a fresh water supply than people in rural areas of the country
Since 1998, what have Rio done to help improve water supply to people in the city?
Built 7 new water treatment plants and 300km of new water pipes
Where does 80% of Rio’s water come from?
The Guandu River
