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.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor in the decline of infectious diseases in the 20th century? A) Vaccination B) Herbal remedies C) Bloodletting
A) Vaccination
What was the impact of World War I on medical advancements?
It accelerated developments in surgery and trauma care.
True or False: The Germ Theory was widely accepted by all doctors immediately after it was proposed.
False
What is ‘public health’?
The practice of protecting and improving the health of people in a community.
Fill in the blank: The introduction of the NHS in 1948 aimed to provide ______ healthcare.
free
What was the significance of the Beveridge Report?
It laid the foundation for the modern welfare state in the UK.
Who is associated with the development of aseptic surgery?
Joseph Lister.
What did the 1875 Public Health Act achieve?
It made it mandatory for local councils to ensure clean water and proper sewage disposal.
Multiple Choice: What was a common treatment for illness in the Middle Ages? A) Surgery B) Prayer C) Vaccination
B) Prayer
What did the term ‘quarantine’ originate from?
The practice of isolating ships and people to prevent the spread of disease.
True or False: The understanding of germs was fully developed in the 18th century.
False
What is the role of a medical historian?
To study and interpret the history of medicine and healthcare.
Fill in the blank: The Renaissance period saw a revival of ______ knowledge.
Ancient Greek and Roman
What was one consequence of the Industrial Revolution on public health?
Increased urbanization led to overcrowded living conditions and health issues.
Who was the first to use antiseptics in surgery?
Joseph Lister.
What is the main purpose of vaccination?
To stimulate the immune system to protect against disease.
