In this episode, we’ll explore public health in Industrial Britain, focusing on the impact of urbanisation and poor sanitation. We’ll talk about key figures like Edwin Chadwick, who advocated for reforms, and John Snow, who proved cholera was waterborne. We’ll discuss government responses, including the 1848 Public Health Act, and how these efforts shaped future public health measures.

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