10 Questions
Which theory of disease causality was common at the beginning of the 19th century?
Contagion theory
What was a key requirement of the Contagion theory for disease prevention?
Setting up military cordons around infected towns
Why did the acceptance of the Contagion theory face challenges?
Too many instances of people getting ill despite isolation
Who believed that disease is a punishment for transgression of God's laws?
Proposers of Supernatural theory
Which preventive measures were important to religious people according to the text?
Measures based on Supernatural theory
What was a key criticism of the Germ Theory mentioned in the text?
It failed to acknowledge the impact of rising living standards on disease reduction.
Which 20th-century theory focuses on the idea that unhealthy lifestyles are a cause of diseases?
The Life Style Theory
Which theory emphasized individuals' responsibility to control their own lives in preventing diseases?
Personal Behavior Theory
Which theory argued that disease is caused by the odor of decaying organic materials?
Miasma Theory
How did the 20th-century models differ from the 19th-century disease prevention policies according to the text?
They emphasized sound research for policy-making.
Test your knowledge on the disease causality theories prevalent in the 19th century. Learn about the Contagion theory, Supernatural theory, Personal behavior theory, and Miasma theory that influenced disease prevention strategies during that time.
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