Bad times were good for health, back then
Jan. 2nd, 2010 03:55 pmA recent study found that during the Great Depression and two recessions, death rates decreased and life expectancy increased. The association between economic downstrends and a "healthier" populace is decreasing. The implications are astounding.
( This inquiry provoked by the 10/16/09 The Week Health & Science page: notes )
( This inquiry provoked by the 10/16/09 The Week Health & Science page: notes )