Edwin Chadwick (1800-1890)

Edwin Chadwick (1800-1890)

1. Believed in Miasma Theory (infection/ diseases spread through foul air).

2. Enquiry into sanatation. His publication 'The Sanitary Conditions of the Labouring Population (1842)'

   • Invest in public health to improve health of the poor so they can continue to work - this will benefit the rich and poor

3. His findings inspired Public Health Act 1848

4. Clean water and introduce sewage systems would improve health