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Natalia is a young Brazilian girl who lives with her parents, Vicente and Josefa, and brothers and sister, in a rural community located in the southwestern part of the state of Ceara. Their simple home has brick walls, rough cement floors, and a clay-tiled roof. It is self-built and has rudimentary sanitary facilities (cesspit). Water is carried from a well. Electricity is available. Vicente works as a day laborer in agriculture. The per capita family income is about US$ 35.00 per month. The family is Catholic and their native language is Portuguese. Natalia is friendly and lively. She helps her mom by washing the dishes and sweeping the floor. Her favorite pastimes include playing school, house and with dolls. Natalia is considered to be in good health. She attends a public primary school and her favorite subject is math. Her wish is to be a nurse when she grows up. She participates in the affiliated organization program where she and her family receive benefits like medical and dental care, nutritional evaluation, educational talks and workshops, school supplies and uniform, cultural activities, and home visits.
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