Government Action on Public Health

Question 1

What historical change influenced the Public Health Act of 1875?

Answer 1

• Reform Act (1867) expanded voting
• Drew attentions to crises like cholera epidemic
• Major change in attitudes towards the need for government intervention

Question 2

What were local authorities responsible for under the Public Health Act of 1875?

Answer 2

• Supplying clean water, dealing with sewage
• Building public toilets
• Housing regulation standards

Question 3

Why was the Public Health Act of 1875 historically significant?

Answer 3

First national law enforcing public health standards nationwide