Medieval: CTP Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of Disease?
A
4 humours
Miasmas
God
Astrology
2
Q
Treatments for disease?
A
Bloodletting Herbs Leaching Flagellation Prayer Pilgrimage Exercise Fresh air Beating (mentally ill)
3
Q
Prevention of disease?
A
Doctors - Used: Galen and astrology
No dissection (under church control)
Church control - Cared for all, generous water supplies
Hospitals - 47% only cared for old and dying, 31% cared for lepers, 20% cared for sick, no doctors, CARE NOT TREATMENT
4
Q
Public health?
A
No effective sewage systems
Waste in streets
No compulsory acts
