Facts About The Great Depression That Aren’t As Dark And Gloomy As You’re Expecting

The Most Vulnerable

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While the men had to bear much of the stress from the economic collapse, women and children, unfortunately, were the most vulnerable. Not only did most women not work, but in many places, they weren’t even allowed to do so.

Many scholars believe that over 50% of children starved during the depression. They also weren’t able to receive medical care while they were sick and cases of the rickets were common among kids.