Medicine
First Contagious Disease Act 1864 Why was it important and who was Josephine Butler?
Social crusade against the state regulation of vice in the 19th Century and founding principles of feminist campaigning…Josephine Butler Grey led the way born 1828 died 1906
Read MoreHealth of the population 1904
In 1904, the Interdepartmental Committee on Physical Deterioration, wrote a report to look at the overall health of the UK population, particularly in respect of nutrition. The report was written following a document from the Director General of the Army Medical Services, in which he states his concern, that recruitment for troops for the Boer…
Read MoreCholera District of Bermondsey 1849
Cholera outbreak London 1849
Read MoreSmallpox Vaccination 1853
The compulsory smallpox vaccination 1853 was another step by parliament in an attempt to protect society from the ravages of this disease. The disease was killing 20% of those infected and tearing it’s way through urban communities.
Read MorePortsmouth cholera epidemic 1848-49
Cholera in Portsmouth, John Snow investigates the disease in London
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