During the interwar years, or ‘peacetime’, doctors and surgeons learned a lot from the problems, diseases and wounds encountered in World War 1 and diseases such as typhoid and tuberculosis were better controlled. There was more knowledge and information on diet, cleanliness and sanitation, yet there was a downfall in the general health of people. For example, in Britain in the 1930s, malnutrition was due to unemployment (especially during the Great Depression) and the consumption of more processed and convenience foods. There was a deficiency in calcium and by the mid-30s, children in school were given milk packets every day, to ensure proper nourishment and this actually continued till the 1970s.

Smoking, tooth decay and excessive slimming were social issues dealt with during the interwar years. ⁽¹⁾

In 1918, women over the age of 30 gained the right to vote and the age was lowered to 21 in 1928. It was during this period as well that women started gaining more confidence and started getting involved in politics and business

There was also an evolution in fashion. Cheaper and more affordable clothes were available for everyone by making use of cheaper materials to manufacture clothes.

Families were able to spend more time together as the working hours were cut short.

References :

(1): http://cookit.e2bn.org/historycookbook/21-106-interwar-years-Health-facts.html