Edwin Chadwick

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Edwin Chadwick

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Edwin Chadwick was a leading advocate for modern sanitary reforms in the mid-19th century, which resulted in the passage of Britain's first Public Health Act in 1848. He believed that poor sanitary conditions were a major factor in the spread of disease, and advocated for measures such as clean water supplies, proper sewage disposal, and improved housing conditions. While he was a member of the middle class and held some negative attitudes towards the poor, his primary focus was on improving public health and sanitation.