KEY QUESTION 1 Flashcards
When was the Medieval era?
C500-1500
When was the Early Modern era?
1500-1750
When was the modern era?
1750-today
CAUSES
What made people sick / what they thought made them sick
Poverty caused disease because..
Bad diet, consisted of bread, porridge and stew made from oats
Famine caused disease because…
1315 - torrential rain ruined planting, 10-15% of population died
- reports of cannibalism
Warfare caused disease because…
- many died of wounds & diseases spread in camp
- armies travelled round country taking food, grain and even burning houses
Lack of hygiene in TOWNS caused disease because…
Houses crowded together so disease spread quickly and no one wanted to spend money on improving conditions
Lack of hygiene in WATER caused disease because..
There was little regulation on waste disposal
Lack of hygiene in HOMES caused disease because…
- rats, fleas and mice were common
- animals sharing one room
- homes were smoky, dark and unhealthy
Lack of hygiene in ANIMALS caused disease because..
Created tons of waste in the streets every week
MEDIEVAL BELIEFS on what caused disease
- religion
- supernatural causes
- four humours
- bad smells
- everyday life
When was the Black Death?
1348
What plague was the Black Death?
Bubonic
What was the mortality rate of the Black Death?
Killed 1/3 of Uks Population
Biggest killer diseases EARLY MODERN PERIOD
- fever
- consumption
- teeth
- griping in the guts
- convulsions
When was the Great Plague?
1665
How many people died of the great plague?
100,000 people died in London
Almost 25% of population
EARLY MODERN beliefs on causes of disease
- bad smells
- gods punishment
- little idea about spreading through other people
CAUSES of illness in MODERN period
- contagious diseases
- rickets
- coal miners
- women making matches developed “phossy jaw”
Cholera
Bacterial infection caused by consuming contaminated water or food
When was the Spanish Lady flu pandemic?
1918
How many people did the Spanish Lady kill worldwide?
20-40 million worldwide
How was the Spanish Lady spread?
During he war because of moving armies and poor health
When was AIDS discovered and where?
- 1981
- USA
How many people had estimated to have died from AIDS by 2014?
40 million people
How is AIDS caused?
Unprotected sex with someone
- sharing needles
- contaminated blood transfusions
- mother to child
Reaction to AIDS
- punishment from god because of sinful lifestyles
- world health organizations spent thousands on awareness campaigns in order to slow the spread
