What dust bowl affect on people?

Answer 1

The main illnesses were those that are caused by malnutrition and vitamin deficiency- scurvey, beri-beri, kwashiorkor, ricketts and others. Children suffered from stunted growth and mental inhibitions, adults also suffered from eyesight problems, lowered immune systems, severe mouth & gum infections and other diseases.

A lot of the ailments suffered by America's poorest people during the 'Dust Bowl' period of the '30s, are the same as those that are endured by many people in the Third World today (i.e. Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone and other impoverished African nations- also regions of Afghanistan, far-flung parts of India, and so on). Look up 'The Dust Bowl- ailments' or 'The Great Depression' on Google and you might find out more.

Answer 2

During the Dust Bowl diseases like scurvy, rickets, dust pneumonia, valley fever, malnutrition, and other respiratory diseases were common. Also, some mental illnesses were depression, excessive stress, and anxiety.

Answer 3

The Dust Bowl had a significant impact on people as it led to widespread crop failures, economic devastation, and forced many families to leave their homes in search of work and food. People suffered from respiratory issues due to the dust storms, experienced food shortages, and struggled to rebuild their lives during this period of environmental and economic crisis.

Answer 4

I think people died from the dust bowl because the dust clogged up their lungs and they couldnt breathe.

Answer 5

made them sick