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jan 7, 1875 - Public Health Act

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The 1875 Public Health Act was a major change in the attitudes of the government to public health. The law said that it was compulsory for councils to improve sewers and drainage, provide fresh, clean water supplies and appoint medical officers and sanitary inspectors to inspect public health facilities.

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jan 7, 1875
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~ 151 years ago