Peoples Health Flashcards
1
Q
Key features of medieval Britain
A
- Almost everyone was Christian
- Society was in a strict hierarchy
- 90% lived in the countryside
- Technology was limited but trade was widespread
- People believed in Greek theory
Such as the 4 humours
2
Q
What was life in the medieval countryside like
A
- Life was difficult but healthy
- 90% lived in the countryside
- Small homes made with wattle and daub
- Peasants diet was healthy consisted of fruit and veg, milk, cheese, pottage, and fish
- Peasants depended on having a good harvest
- Water contaminated
3
Q
Medieval life in towns
A
- Houses were tightly packed
- There was a weekly market that provided fresh food
- Drovers brought livestock into towns
- Some towns had a conduit for fresh water
4
Q
Beliefs about Black Death in Medieval Britain
A
- It was caused by Yersinia Pestis
Others thought - A punishment from God
- Miasma (bad smelling air)
- Movement of planets
5
Q
What were some government evolvement in 20th century
A
- The NHS
- Pollution controls
- Anti smoking campaigns
- Healthy lifestyles - five a day, couch to 5k-
6
Q
What caused AIDs
A
- Unprotected sex
- Sharing hypodermic needles
- Pregnancy (from mother to baby)
