Britain: Health and the people c1000-Present Day

How were Medieval Hospitals funded?

By the Church or a wealthy patron

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What is the Medieval surgical procedure 'Cauterisation'?

Burning a wound to stop the flow of blood using heated iron.

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What was one of the real causes of The Black Death?

Fleas feeding on rats blood, then moving on to humans.

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When did The Black Death start to subside? (become less intense)

By 1350

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How was the hygiene in Medieval towns?

Poor.

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The plague created food shortages. What happened to the price of food?

Increased.

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'Whole Villages were wiped out' what impact is that?

Social

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How was the pneumonic plague spread?

Through contact with a victims: breath, blood or through coughing.

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What is the Medieval surgical procedure 'Cauterisation'?

Burning a wound to stop the flow of blood using heated iron.

What was one of the real causes of The Black Death?

When did The Black Death start to subside? (become less intense)

How was the hygiene in Medieval towns?

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