Hygiène et santé

What contributed to the spread of diseases like cholera in cities?

• A. Lack of proper sanitation systems

• B. Limited access to running water

• C. Contaminated drinking water

• D. All of the above

What was one method used to improve housing hygiene conditions?

• Constructing sewers that discharged directly into rivers

• Building more houses

• Planting more trees in the city

• Creating more parks

What material were the underground water distribution pipes made of in the 19th century?

• Copper

• Plastic

• Cast iron

• Brass

How was water brought to the city in the Evolution of Water Supply and Sanitation Systems in Cities?

• Through a system of pipelines

• By using rainwater harvesting techniques

• By importing it from other cities

• By desalinating seawater

What was the primary function of hospitals in the past?

• Providing specialized healthcare

• Serving as asylums for the poor

• Offering educational programs

• Operating as research centers

What were some of the recommendations made by medical practitioners in the past?

• Better lifestyle habits

• Surgical procedures

• Herbal remedies

• Bloodletting

• Thermal baths

When were the first anesthetics introduced?

• 1842

• 1890

• 1925

• 1950

What were some of the treatments prescribed by doctors in the past?

• Leaches

• Acupuncture

• Herbal remedies

• Bloodletting

Only a few privileged individuals had access to running water, for a fee, as it was not always potable and contributed to the spread of diseases like ___

By the late 19th century, cities began distributing water through an underground network of cast iron pipes, initially connecting affluent neighborhoods. What material were the pipes made of?