Outlawed slaughterhouses in towns and villages to prevent disease from carcass remnants thrown into rivers.
Henry VIII's Initiative
Introduced tax for towns to build sewers, primarily to address smell-related issues, but contributed to public health.
Elizabeth I's Era
Society started bathing more frequently, indicating growing awareness of link between dirt and disease, albeit not fully understood.
Great Fire of London
After 1666 fire, laws passed for rebuilding London with wider streets, fireproof materials, and cleanliness measures, leading to improved public health.
