Modern Britian: Ideas About The Cause Of Disease And Illness

Question 1

What was the dominant theory of disease causation in early modern Britain?

Answer 1

The miasma theory, which suggested that diseases were caused by ‘bad air’ or noxious vapors.

Question 2

True or False: The germ theory of disease was developed in the 19th century.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The germ theory was primarily advanced by scientists such as ________ and ________.

Answer 3

Louis Pasteur and Robert Koch

Question 4

What was the significance of the 1848 Public Health Act in Britain?

Answer 4

It marked the beginning of government intervention in public health matters and recognized the importance of sanitation.

Question 5

Which disease was famously linked to contaminated water in London, leading to significant public health reforms?

Answer 5

Cholera

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following concepts suggests that diseases are caused by microorganisms? A) Miasma theory B) Germ theory C) Humoral theory D) Supernatural explanations

Answer 6

B) Germ theory

Question 7

What role did vaccination play in the understanding of disease causation in modern Britain?

Answer 7

Vaccination provided a practical application of germ theory, demonstrating that specific diseases could be prevented by targeting pathogens.

Question 8

True or False: The understanding of disease causation in modern Britain has remained static since the 19th century.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the biopsychosocial model of health?

Answer 9

A model that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and illness.

Question 10

How did the perception of mental illness change in modern Britain?

Answer 10

It shifted from being viewed as a moral failing or supernatural punishment to being understood as a medical condition requiring treatment.