British government action on public health

Question 1

What was the new sewer system designed by Joseph Bazalgette like

Answer 1

It brought waste down to the lower stretch of the River of Thames that would be washed away to the sea

Question 2

How did Chadwick and Snow’s work affect Public Health

Answer 2

The public became more aware of hygiene and it led to the Sanitary Act of 1866 making all towns to employ inspectors to check water supplies and draiganre

Question 3

How did the parliamentary reform act in 1867 affect public health

Answer 3

it included more industrial workers to vote. Political campaigns switched gears to appease the industrial towns leading to the public health act of 1875

Question 4

What did the public health act of 1875 include

Answer 4

• Sewage was dealt with in a manner to prevent polluted water to enter drinking water sources or washing sources
• Building of proper public toilets and not privy’s
• Inspection of housing to avoid over crowding and dampness
• Quality of food sold
• Employment of inspectors to ensure regulations were obeyed