Public Health 19th Century

What was the population of Birmingham in 1801?

• 71,000

• 233,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

By 1851, what did the population of Birmingham increase to?

• 71,000

• 233,000

• 150,000

• 300,000

What was a common type of housing for workers during the Industrial Revolution?

• Detached houses

• Back-to-back houses

• Apartments

• Villas

Which disease was NOT mentioned as spreading quickly in overcrowded conditions?

• Typhoid

• Tuberculosis

• Malaria

• Scarlet fever

What percentage of children died before reaching the age of 5 during the Industrial Revolution?

• 57%

• 30%

• 75%

• 10%

What job did young boys often take that exposed them to soot and gases?

• Chimney sweeps

• Factory workers

• Coal miners

• Street vendors

What condition did young girls develop from working in match factories?

• Phossy-jaw

• Pneumoconiosis

• Scurvy

• Rickets

What disease did coal miners develop due to inhaling dust?

• Pneumoconiosis

• Tuberculosis

• Asthma

• Bronchitis

What was a common issue with machines in textile factories?

• Lack of guards

• Too expensive

• Too slow

• Too noisy

What was the state of public health regarding toilets during this period?

• Most houses had private toilets

• Few houses had toilets

• Public toilets were abundant

• Toilets were modern and clean