Health & People: C19 Improvements In Public Health 🚰 GCSE History Learning & Revision

In this episode, we’ll explore the significant improvements in public health in 19th-century Britain due to government intervention. We’ll discuss the 1848 Public Health Act, which marked the beginning of these efforts, and how the "Great Stink" of 1858 compelled Parliament to construct London’s sewer system. We’ll examine the impact of the 1867 Second Reform Act, which expanded voting rights for working-class men and incentivized living condition improvements. Finally, we’ll highlight the 1875 Act that mandated clean water, sewage systems, and rubbish collection, showcasing how various factors contributed to these public health advancements. Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards. ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Click here to see all of our GCSE History content!

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Health & People: C19 Improvements In Public Health 🚰 GCSE History Learning & Revision is an episode from Revise - GCSE History Revision by Seneca Learning.

This episode is 00:06:03 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2025.

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