Public health
Edward Jenner demonstrated that vaccinations worked to prevent diseases
Edward Jenner, a British scientist, discovered that vaccinations could be a way of preventing disease.
Read moreThe Royal Commission into the Operation of the Poor Laws reported back in 1834
launched an investigation into the administration of the poor laws in 1832. The commission reported back in March 1834, concluding that poverty was being perpetuated by the provision of relief.
Read moreThe Poor Law Commission in its fifth annual report linked poverty in London to disease
As part of the fifth annual report of the Poor Law Commissioners, work was undertaken to review the prevalence of fever in London.
Read moreEdwin Chadwick's Report on the sanitary conditions of the labouring population of Great Britain was published
Edwin Chadwick was commissioned by the government to undertake an investigation into sanitation and make recommendations on improving conditions.
Read moreThe first medical officer of health was appointed
The passing of the Public Health Act (sanitary 1846) led to the establishment of the role of medical officer of health in Liverpool, and William Henry Duncan was appointed in January 1847 to ensure th
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