Healthcare Under Mussolini

Question 1

what was healthcare like in Mussolinis’ Italy?

Answer 1

• centralised and controlled by the sttae
• government creates natioanl health service and invested in public health initiatives

Question 2

what were the focuses in Mussolini’s health policies?

Answer 2

• physical fitness and eugenics
• create strong and healthy population

Question 3

what were the limitations of Mussolini’s healthcare policies?

Answer 3

• resources and access to healthcare was limited
• marginalised groups like the poor and disabled lacked adequate access to it
• mandatory sterilisation of individuals with certain physical and menatl disabilities

Question 4

what were some of Mussolini’s policies in Italy to reduce infant mortality rates?

Answer 4

• improved maternal health: programs improved health of expectant mothers to ensure adequate medical care during pregnancy
• promoting public health: constructed new hospitals and clinics, trained health professionals
• improved nutrition: government promoted healthy diets and encouraged consumption of nutritious foods

Question 5

what were anti-tuberculosis campaigns?

Answer 5

• mass screenings
• treatment programs
• control spread of disease and improve public health