Public health Attitudes in Middle Ages
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- Created on: 03-03-18 16:33
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- Public Health Attitudes
- Water Supply
- Rivers and streams were used to remove sewage, sometimes had rubbish and toilet water in
- Pure water was delivered, systems of pipes and filtering systems were used
- Dealing with Sewage
- Cesspits used to collect sewage, if it rained they might overflow excrement all over the road
- Had toilets and privies. Potties collected urine, toilets emptied into a pit and the waste dug out
- Attitudes towards Cleanliness
- Rich had streets swept but poorer areas stank, some towns tried to keep environment healthy
- Religious routines made them clean, bathed once a month, washed clothes regularly as well as hands, face and feet
- Water Supply
- Towns
- Monasteries
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