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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.

urn:gutenberg:53877:2 2017-01-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Baker, Benson en 1
2024-11-09T23:37:21Z The Sanitary Condition of the Poor in Relation to Disease, Poverty, and Crime

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.

urn:gutenberg:53877:3 2017-01-03T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Baker, Benson en 1