Why was the public health act passed in 1875?

Answer 1

• The reform act of 1867 was passed. This act allowed working class men to have a vote, this means that the MPs takes more notice of the need of the people
• Scientific development, such as one of the main discovery of the germ theory, Pasteur proved the link between dirt and disease
• Statistics were collected by government on births and deaths. They have discovered there was a link between the poor living condition and high death rates
• Cholera had come back in 1865. this time they were able to see the link of the dirty water because of the germ theory
• the laissez-faire was weakened because the government were able to see that they could no longer leave the public health to an individual or the councils
• education was improving. the government every local authority set up schools

Answer 2

The Public Health Act was passed in 1875 to address the dire public health conditions in the rapidly urbanizing and industrializing cities of England. The act aimed to improve sanitation and living conditions, control contagious diseases, and establish a system of local boards of health to oversee public health initiatives. The act was a response to the growing recognition of the link between poor public health and outbreaks of diseases, and it marked a significant step in the development of public health policies and practices.