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A large Indian family, including elders and children, stands in a vibrant rural village scene with a mud house, well, and fields, in an illustrative style.

A large Indian family, including elders and children, stands in a vibrant rural village scene with a mud house, well, and fields, in an illustrative style.

Stage 2: Early ExpandingFamily Name: The Patel FamilyFamily Members: Raj, his wife Priya, their seven children (ages 1 to 15), and Raj's parents.Environment: A rural village in India. They live in a mud-brick house with a small plot of land for farming. They have access to a well for water.Lifestyle, Environment, Conditions, Resources: They are farmers. Improved sanitation and basic healthcare have led to a decline in the death rate, especially among infants. The infant mortality rate is decreasing. However, the total fertility rate remains high due to cultural norms and the need for agricultural labor. The crude birth rate is high, while the crude death rate is falling, leading to rapid population growth.Country: IndiaKey Concerns: Securing enough land for their growing family, educating their children, and dealing with occasional droughts or floods.Total Population Changes: Rapid population growth as birth rates remain high and death rates decline due to improvements in sanitation, food supply, and basic healthcare. See more