A Report on the Problems Affecting Public Health in 1830-1848
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A Report on the Problems Affecting Public Health in 1830-1848 There were major problems affecting public health in 1830-1848. There were many factors which contributed to the terrible state of the British population's health. This report comments specifically on the problems affecting public health in Britain in 1830-1848 and contributes the reasons social reform was so necessary during this time. The Industrial Revolution in the early part of the 19th century had caused a significant increase in the country's population, particularly concentrated in towns and cities, which became overcrowded due to their rapidly increasing industry providing vast employment opportunities. As a result of this population boom the towns and cities found there was not enough time or money available to provide the migrated workers suitable housing facilities. This resulted in extremely poor living conditions within the industrial towns and cities. The aim of these industrial areas was to provide accommodation...


