Historical Content Of Health

Question 1

Historical milestones 19th century

Answer 1

Vaccination against smallpox 1853
Improvements in hospital hygiene 1854
Public health act 1875 enforced laws about slum clearance, provision of sewers and clean water and the removal of nuisances

Question 2

Developments in public health 20th century

Answer 2

Vaccinations for contagious disease

Antibiotics for infection