Health And The People Flashcards
What was the main focus of medicine in the Middle Ages?
The main focus was on the theory of the Four Humours.
True or False: The Black Death led to significant changes in medical practices.
True
Fill in the blank: Hippocrates is known as the ‘Father of ______.’
Medicine
What discovery did Edward Jenner make?
The smallpox vaccine.
What was the significance of the printing press in the Renaissance period?
It allowed for the widespread dissemination of medical knowledge.
Who is known for the discovery of antibiotics?
Alexander Fleming.
What was the purpose of the 1848 Public Health Act?
To improve sanitary conditions in urban areas.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following diseases did the Germ Theory help to combat? A) Scurvy B) Cholera C) Rickets
B) Cholera
What did Florence Nightingale contribute to nursing?
She established nursing as a professional discipline and emphasized hygiene.
True or False: The Ancient Egyptians had an advanced understanding of anatomy.
True
What was the role of hospitals during the Middle Ages?
They served primarily as places for the sick and poor, often run by religious institutions.
Fill in the blank: The ______________ was a major public health issue in the 19th century.
Cholera outbreak
What did Louis Pasteur’s experiments prove?
That germs cause disease.
Who developed the first effective anesthetic?
James Simpson.
What is the significance of the 1911 National Insurance Act?
It provided health insurance for workers.
