How To Prevent Disease During The Industrial Revolution

18th Century During the Industrial Revolution, disease was responsible for many deaths, and people then were not in good health. There was no knowledge of what caused diseases such as cholera, small pox or tuberculosis, and no one knew how to cure them yet. As cities started to grow more populated, people’s health became worse due to pollution and other factors. People were poorly fed and did not receive all the nutrients they needed to stay healthy. Even drinking water, an essential nutrient that one’s body needs, was not safe during the industrial revolution. With so many people, disease could spread very quickly and still there was no way of preventing it. No one was aware of how unhealthy they were, because at the time it seemed normal. Most people were so susceptible to diseases and illnesses that the problem with health needed to be solved fast.

21st Century
Disease is still the cause o many deaths, but not as many as before. Researchers, scientists, and doctors now know what the cause is for many diseases and how to prevent them. People today still live in places where the air is not clean, and there are places where water is still not safe to drink. However, now people are finding ways to create a healthier planet, wit cleaner air and water, and are trying to fix the mistakes made during the industrial revolution. Today, people are aware of their personal health, and those who are unhealthy will do what they can to get better. Many people receive all the proper nutrients they are supposed to have. Although most people today have much better health than those during the industrial revolution, there are still improvements that need to be made in order for everyone to be