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Title:
The Sanitary Condition of the Poor in Relation to Disease, Poverty, and Crime
With an appendix on the control and prevention of infectious diseases
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Transcribed from the 1866 W. Tweedie edition by David Price,
email ccx074@pglaf.org
Summary: "The Sanitary Condition of the Poor in Relation to Disease, Poverty, and Crime" by Benson Baker is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the growing concerns over public health during the Victorian era. This work examines the dire circumstances faced by the impoverished, linking their health issues to broader social problems like disease and crime. It serves as a commentary on the neglect of sanitary conditions among the poor and emphasizes the importance of health as a fundamental aspect of societal welfare. In this book, Baker draws on his experiences as a district medical officer, vividly describing the wretched living conditions that contribute to widespread illness among the poor. He articulates the direct connection between inadequate housing, poor sanitation, and health crises like cholera and typhus. Through a series of observations and suggestions, he advocates for improved sanitary regulations, including better ventilation and access to clean water, which he believes are essential to elevate the physical and moral state of the poor. The book makes a compelling case for the societal responsibility to ensure the health and well-being of all, emphasizing that a healthier population will ultimately benefit society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baker, Benson
EBook No.: 53877
Published: Jan 3, 2017
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: Sanitation, Household
Subject: Poor -- Health and hygiene -- Great Britain
Subject: Sanitation -- Great Britain
Subject: Communicable diseases -- Prevention
LoCC: History: History of civilization
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Sanitary Condition of the Poor in Relation to Disease, Poverty, and Crime
With an appendix on the control and prevention of infectious diseases
Note: Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Transcribed from the 1866 W. Tweedie edition by David Price,
email ccx074@pglaf.org
Summary: "The Sanitary Condition of the Poor in Relation to Disease, Poverty, and Crime" by Benson Baker is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century, reflecting the growing concerns over public health during the Victorian era. This work examines the dire circumstances faced by the impoverished, linking their health issues to broader social problems like disease and crime. It serves as a commentary on the neglect of sanitary conditions among the poor and emphasizes the importance of health as a fundamental aspect of societal welfare. In this book, Baker draws on his experiences as a district medical officer, vividly describing the wretched living conditions that contribute to widespread illness among the poor. He articulates the direct connection between inadequate housing, poor sanitation, and health crises like cholera and typhus. Through a series of observations and suggestions, he advocates for improved sanitary regulations, including better ventilation and access to clean water, which he believes are essential to elevate the physical and moral state of the poor. The book makes a compelling case for the societal responsibility to ensure the health and well-being of all, emphasizing that a healthier population will ultimately benefit society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baker, Benson
EBook No.: 53877
Published: Jan 3, 2017
Downloads: 52
Language: English
Subject: Sanitation, Household
Subject: Poor -- Health and hygiene -- Great Britain
Subject: Sanitation -- Great Britain
Subject: Communicable diseases -- Prevention
LoCC: History: History of civilization
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.