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Why do favelas grow?
People are forced to improvise their own homes due to unaffordable prices in the city
Not enough housing to keep up with rate of population growth
Where are favelas generally loated?
Away from the city centre, near main roads and on steep hillsides
In 2010, how many were killed in a landslide in Rocinha?
224
What percentage of people in favelas have access to water mains compared to the city?
88% compared to 96% for the whole city
Where do people usually work?
The informal sector
How many health clinics does Rocinha have, and how many people do they serve?
2 health clinics for 100,000 people
How many in Rocinha have serious health issues?
6,000
What is the murder rate in Rocinha?
20 in 1000
What is the difference in life expectancy between the favelas and wealthier parts of Rio?
13 years lower
How many children don’t attend school regularly in the favelas?
25%
How many children aged 10 are literate?
90%
How much of favela housing isn’t connected to sewage in Rocinha?
10%
What is the housing like?
low quality, narrow streets, overcrowding and poor ventilation
How is water often distributed to those in favelas?
To a couple collection points