When Does the Health Act Start?

The Public Health Act of 1848, legislating on the sanitary con- ditions of England and Wales, is one of the great milestones in public health history, “the beginning of a commitment to proactive, rather than a reactive, public health” (1).

When did the Public Health Act start?

The 1848 Public Health Act was the first step on the road to improved public health. One of the individuals who played an important role in its creation was Edwin Chadwick, a social reformer.

When was the health Act?

The Public Health Act 1848 received royal assent on 31 August 1848, following extensive debate on the poor sanitary conditions in Britain. However, the catalyst for reform was the anxiety caused by a new cholera epidemic sweeping Europe.