What is Public Health Act 1875?
The '''Public Health Act 1875''' is an [[Act of Parliament|Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom]]. It was important in improving public health in England. <ref>{{Cite web|date=1875|title=Public Health Act 1875|url=https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Vict/38-39/55/contents/enacted|access-date=17 Feb 2023|website=Legislation.gov.uk}}</ref> [[Benjamin Disraeli]] got the law through Parliament. [[Cholera]] and [[typhus]] were deadly diseases spread by [[sewage]] in cities, which were growing rapidly. The new law made sure that all new houses had running water and [[Drain|drains]]. Local councils had to have a medical officer and a [[Sanitary sewer|sanitary]] inspector, to make sure the laws on food, housing, water and hygiene were carried out. Towns had to have [[pavement]]s and [[street lighting]]. == References == {{reflist}} [[Category:Health in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:1875 establishments]] [[Category:19th century Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom]]