Public Health in the 20th Century Flashcards
What did the majority report state?
The poor made themselves poor by drinking and gambling. They didn’t deserve help; enough was being done for them already
What did the minority report state?
Poverty was caused by things like illness, old age and a shortage of jobs. More should be done to prevent people being poor
How many unfit for Boer War service?
40%
What was Booth’s first edition called?
Life and Labour of the People - 1889
What did Booth’s writing show?
30% of people in London living in severe poverty and that wages were so low people couldn’t support a family
What was Rowntree’s report called and where was it based?
York - Poverty, A study of Town Life 1901.
What did Rowntree’s report show?
28% of people in York were so poor they couldn’t afford basic food and housing
Who did Rowntree heavily influence?
Lloyd George
What did Lloyd George bring about and when?
National Insurance in 1911
What did National Insurance cover?
Free treatment against tuberculosis, maternity benefits, unemployment benefit, sick pay (10 shillings a week for 13 weeks and 5 shillings a week for following 13 weeks).
How much tax was paid by those earning under £160?
4 pence a week
What effect did WW1 have?
Evacuation showed how unhealthy some children were. Rationing showed how easy it was to be healthy
