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     Slums. Some people live in them, others do not even know of their existence, but they are something that affect the world as a whole. They are found world wide and many people call these places home. Slums are places overcrowded with people who live in poverty and very poor conditions.These conditions affect populations around the world because slums are more prone to disease,do not usually have the right education for children, and increase populations in cities significantly. Often times, they are located in or near major cities. One of the things that people in slums face often is exposure to multiple diseases.