Edwin Chadwick's Report on the Sanitary Condition of the Labouring Population of Great Britain

Edwin Chadwick’s report highlighted the poor sanitary conditions affecting workers in 19th-century Britain, linking unhealthy environments to high disease and death rates. He emphasized that overcrowded housing, dirty streets, inadequate drainage, and lack of clean water contributed to widespread health problems among the laboring population. Chadwick argued that improving sanitation—such as better waste disposal, sewer systems, and sanitation infrastructure—would lead to healthier, more productive communities. His work helped change public health policies, emphasizing prevention and environment improvements over solely treating diseases after they occur.