USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The 1848 Public Health Act was the first step on the road to improved public health. One of the individuals who played an important role in its creation was Edwin Chadwick, a social reformer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Public Health Act of 1848 For the first time, the state became the guarantor of standards of health and environmental quality and provided resources to local units of government to make the necessary changes to achieve those standards.

Detailed explanation-3: -To facilitate the building of sanitary systems, especially water supplies and sewerage, was the main purpose of the 1848 act, but it also established local and central units of government that would take responsibility for health, at least for those aspects affected by the built environment.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pressure began to mount on Government. Finally the Public Health Act of 1875, forced councils to carry out improvements. These included the provision of clean water, proper drainage and sewage systems and the appointment of a Medical Officer of Health in every area.