Dates for development of public health in 19th aND 20TH CENTURIES

Question 1

19th century

Answer 1

1866- Unsanitary act - local authorities in charge of sewage
1875- Artisans Dwelling act- councils can knock down slums
1875- Food and drugs act - regulated foods and medicine
1875- Public Health act- required to cover and clean sewers and collect rubbish

Question 2

What and when was the UNSANITARY ACT?

Answer 2

1866- Unsanitary act - local authorities in charge of sewage

Question 3

What and when was the ARTISANS DWELLING ACT?

Answer 3

1875- Artisans Dwelling act- councils can knock down slums

Question 4

What and when was the FOOD AND DRUGS ACT?

Answer 4

1875- Food and drugs act - regulated foods and medicine

Question 5

What and when was the PUBLIC HEALTH ACT?

Answer 5

1875- Public Health act- required to cover and clean sewers and collect rubbish

Question 6

20 th century?

Answer 6

1946- New towns act - built new towns which were carefully planned so housing was away from factories