Early Methods of Prevention

Prevention of Disease

• From the times of Hippocrates in Ancient Greece to the Romans there was various means that were though to prevent disease:
• Greeks believed that diet, exercise and rest played a huge part in prevention of disease
• The Arabs addressed the importance of cleanliness and fresh air
• The Romans built huge aqueducts which were used to bring fresh water to their towns
• Most Roman villas also had baths and a toilet with flowing water
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• Caption: An aqueduct

Role of the Church

• Physical illness was argued to be a manifestation of spiritual illness
• People supposedly became ill because they were not living faithful lives to the church
• During the Black Death, churches ordered people to take part in marches through towns to the local church, and pray for forgiveness
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