1750 - 1900

• Who is associated with the development of sewers in London?

  Joseph Bazalgette
• What time period is Joseph Bazalgette known for his work?

  1750-1900
• What was the purpose of the Public Health Act of 1848?

  To improve public health and sanitation
• Who is known for his work on cholera and public health?

  John Snow
• What environmental issue is associated with urban areas during this period?

  Smog
• Who was Dr. Baner associated with?

  John Snow
• What was John Snow's contribution to understanding cholera?

  He mapped cholera cases to identify sources
• Who was Edwin Chadwick?

  A social reformer focused on public health
• What does "laissez faire" refer to in public health context?

  Minimal government intervention in health matters
• What legislation aimed to improve air quality in London?

  The Clean Air Act
• What were the key contributions of Joseph Bazalgette to public health?

  • Designed London's sewer system
  • Improved sanitation and waste management
  • Reduced cholera outbreaks
• How did John Snow's work influence public health policies?

  • Identified cholera sources through mapping
  • Advocated for clean water supply
  • Influenced sanitation reforms
• What were the main public health challenges in London during 1750-1900?

  • Poor sanitation and waste disposal
  • Cholera outbreaks
  • Air pollution and smog
• What time period does the video focus on for People's Health?

  Industrial Britain, 1750 to 1900
• What are the key themes for People's Health?

  Living conditions, public health, epidemics
• What key factors should be considered in this time period?

  Beliefs, attitudes, values, government impact
• How did the government's approach to health change during this period?

  From laissez-faire to direct intervention
• What was a significant factor contributing to urbanization during this time?

  Movement from countryside to cities
• What was the population of Britain in 1750?

  7 million
• What was the population of Britain around 1900?

  41 million
• What significant political change occurred regarding voting rights during this period?

  More men gained the right to vote
• When did women gain the right to vote in Britain?

  1918
• How did the middle class live compared to the working class during this period?

  Middle class lived in better conditions
• What was guaranteed for children starting in 1870?

  Education for children aged 5 to 10
• What was the domestic system in terms of work?

  People worked from home
• What was a major health issue caused by poor living conditions?

  Spread of water-borne diseases
• What were common diseases during the Industrial period?

  Cholera and typhoid
• What led to the cholera epidemic in the 19th century?

  Dirty water and poor sanitation
• What was the impact of the 1848 Public Health Act?

  Initiated public health reforms
• What was the role of the Central Board of Health?

  To study disease and public health
• How did the belief in miasma affect public health responses?

  Led to ineffective sanitation measures
• What was a common belief about the cause of cholera?

  Miasma or bad air
• What was the significance of the temperance movement?

  Encouraged reduction of alcohol consumption
• How did the Industrial Revolution affect food supply?

  Improved food supply and reduced famine
• What was a common diet for the industrial working class?

  Potatoes, bread, butter, beer, tea
• What was the problem with food quality during this period?

  Food often adulterated with cheap fillers
• What was the largest killer disease in the 19th century?

  Tuberculosis (TB)
• How was influenza transmitted?

  Through coughing and sneezing
• What were the symptoms of typhoid fever?

  Fever, severe headaches, diarrhea
• How did cholera spread in Britain?

  Through contaminated water from infected people