Impact of the World Wars on Public Health

Question 1

How did raising armies create pressure for social change?

Answer 1

Many recruits of the army were in poor health which would inhibit the armies combat power

Question 2

How did evacuation of children create pressure for social change?

Answer 2

It increased awareness by showing the disadvantaged communities in the rural areas of Britain

Question 3

What did the Labour Party promise in 1945 after their victory?

Answer 3

Healthcare for everyone
Full employment

Question 4

What did David Lloyd George say he would build towards the end of WW1 and why didn’t it fully work out?

Answer 4

‘Homes fit for heroes’, but they were too expensive for the poorest families in the slums

Question 5

How many houses did the Labour government build between 1945-51?

Answer 5

800,000

Question 6

What act was passed in 1946?

Answer 6

New Towns Act - created new towns near major cities

Question 7

What report was published in 1961 and what did it state?

Answer 7

‘Homes for Today and Tomorrow, it gave specific standards for new housing