Public Health in Roman Britain

Public Health in Roman Britain

1. Aqueducts and Pipes

   • clean water in towns
   • rich had running water
   • lead pipes

2. Public Baths

   • most towns had baths
   • socialise and exercise
   • cleaned
   • baths not cleaned frequently

3. Area

   • knew of link between clean and disease
   • built towns away from swamps

4. Sewers

   • removed waste

5. Roman Empire

   • wealthy
   • provided public health
   • more to spend on infrastructure and education