Facts on the public health act Flashcards
1
Q
What was the public health act?
A
An act of parliament to combat filthy urban living conditions
2
Q
When was it signed?
A
1848 however this was abolished and later one was signed in 1875
3
Q
What did the 1875 Public Health Act enforce?
A
brought together a range of Acts covering sewerage and drains, water supply, housing and disease
4
Q
What were the differences in the two different health acts?
A
The 1848 act encouraged improvements whereas the 1875 signing enforced them
5
Q
Who encouraged the enforcement of the public health act?
A
Edwin Chadwick
