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What was the average life expectancy for an American man in 1933?

Despite the harsh economic realities of the Great Depression, the average life expectancy for an American man in 1933 showed a counterintuitive improvement. While the exact figure varied by race, data from the Social Security Administration indicates that male life expectancy was around 58 years at birth. This upward trend during a period of economic hardship challenges common assumptions about public health.