Health, Disease and Medicine in Victorian Britain
Across
- 7. An old-fashioned word for a person who makes and sells medicine, similar to a modern pharmacist
- 8. The process of keeping people and environments healthy by staying clean
- 10. and work in towns and cities (urban areas)
- 11. A contagious disease caused by bacteria (germs) that usually attack the lungs, making them hurt or making it hard to breathe
- 12. A long, distinct period in history, often defined by a major event, a specific person, or a special theme
- 13. Something is very dirty or unhygienic in a way that can make you sick
Down
- 1. The process of more people moving from the countryside (rural areas) to l
- 2. This word describes when something is dirty, unsafe, or spoiled because something harmful—like bacteria, chemicals, or waste materials—got into it.
- 3. A serious illness caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, usually spread through dirty water or food
- 4. An infection caused by tiny germs (bacteria) called Vibrio cholerae that live in the stomach/intestines.
- 5. A thick, foul-smelling, and unhealthy-looking cloud of fog or vapour
- 6. Tiny, single-celled, living microorganisms found everywhere—in air, soil, and on our bodies
- 9. Not having enough money or resources to afford basic needs like healthy food, warm clothing or a safe home