medicine (revision for mock)

when did the cholera epidemic break out

1853

why did cholera spread so easily in London in 1853

overpopulation lead to communal facilities with poor sanitation, which facilitated the rapid transmission of the disease. as cholera was a waterborne disease.

how many deaths in 1848-1849

53,000 people across england and wales died

what did john snow do on cholera

John Snow conducted a groundbreaking investigation during the 1854 cholera outbreak in Soho, London, mapping cases to identify a contaminated water pump as the source, which helped establish the link between water supply and disease transmission.

what did the government do with john snows advice

ignored it initially, but later implemented reforms to improve water and sanitation systems in response to the cholera outbreaks.

who did cholera mostly effect

mostly affected the poor

what did governments think caused cholera

Governments believed cholera was caused by miasma, or bad air, rather than contaminated water.

how did government attempt to deal with cholera epidemic

clean up the dirtiest areas of London

how did people actually catch cholera

• victims caught cholera by drinking contaminated water that contained faeces from another person with cholera

how come people didn’t belive in john snows theory

no scientific evidence

what were the most common approaches to treatment of disease in medieval England

herbal remedies, supernatural approaches, blood letting and surgery.

describe how herbal remedies worked

Herbal remedies were based on the use of plants and natural substances believed to have healing properties. Practitioners utilized these remedies to treat various ailments, often relying on traditional knowledge passed down through generations.

name the 4 humours and the opposite for each humour

Blood(cold and wet) , Phlegm (hot and dry) , Yellow Bile(heat) , Black Bile(dry)

how did supernatural healing work

kings touch holy oil placed on hand to cure diseases, believed to have divine power.

healing prayers

pilgrimage

when did edward jenner discover his vaccine for smallpox

1798 he publishes findings

when was edward jenners vaccine made compulsory

1853

initial public reaction to findings

was mixed, with skepticism from some in the medical community but growing acceptance as vaccination proved effective in preventing smallpox.

how many vaccinated with smallpox vaccine in 1801-1803

12,000

how did jenner affect other scientists

he inspired others to also find ways to cure a disease

name some diseases koch made vaccines for

anthrax, rabies

what are the seven factors

war

superstition and religion

chance

government

communication

science and technology

role of the individual