Improvements In Health Flashcards
What impact did the coming of the railways have on food availability?
Fresher foods like milk, meat, vegetables, and fruit became widely available and cheaper.
What improvements were made in housing and sanitation?
Acts were passed to demolish slums and build well-ventilated, healthier brick housing.
What advancements were made in sterilisation in hospitals?
Doctors began to sterilize equipment, and Joseph Lister developed Carbolic for this purpose.
Survival rates in Lister’s hospitals increased from 55% to 85% between 1865 and 1869.
Who discovered the vaccination for smallpox and what was its significance?
Edward Jenner discovered how to prevent smallpox through vaccination, which had killed 1 in 9 of the population.
What was the purpose of the School Meals Act introduced in 1909?
It aimed to tackle malnutrition and disease in children as part of the steps towards the welfare state.
How did coal mining progress affect housing?
Increased coal availability allowed houses to be kept warmer and drier.
