A Paradox Called Interwar
Journal Title: Journal of Orthopaedic Science and Research - Year 2024, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Interwar was a short and turbulent period that lasted barely 20 years. It spanned from the signing of the armistice at the end of the First World War (1918) to the beginning of the Second World War (1939) [1]. The famous Austrian writer, Stefan Zweig, stated that despite the upheavals and crises, peace seemed to be guaranteed in Europe, especially from 1924-1933, a period in which a “normal life” was thought to be led. However, he would soon change his mind. The fact is that there are periods where realities show a visible face that is not complete; a changing reality like the lunar cycle, paradoxical and elusive like a fish and medicine? The truth is that it seemed like a barren period. A priori. Paradoxical as well. Once the First World War ended, stock market activity and production recovered. In addition, some modern patrons turned philanthropists focused on the development of hospitals and universities. The statistics, too, showed surprising figures. The results, published in the magazine; ‘Proceedings of the National Academy of Science’ demonstrated that between 1930 and 1933 – the years with the greatest economic crisis of the 20th century on record – mortality decreased in all age groups and of course, it is pertinent to say that suicide did increase during the bad monetary streak [2]. Perhaps in periods of well-being, suicide may decrease, but people forget the simple maxim of Hippocrates: walk and eat moderately. During periods of growth, populations smoke more, eat more and work excessively. In periods of crisis, survival calls for caution, moderation and containment (a more modern concept); and solutions have always been sought as well. Allopathic medicine has made innovations and creations, at times going against the grain and initially resisted and on many occasions almost from scratch or with very little to start with [3].
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