19 Ways People Stayed Healthy During The Great Depression

"During the Great Depression, most families had to make do, not just with their clothing and belongings, but also with healthcare. Many grew up on farms and small towns and didn’t have the modern-day easy access to doctors, clinics, and hospitals and as incomes plummeted, so did the availability of medical care. What’s interesting is that in spite of some very tough times, less access to doctors, and poverty, U.S. life expectancy increased by 6.2 years."